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Warning Signs: Recognizing and Addressing Toxic Relationships

A healthy relationship can be a source of joy, growth, and support. While disagreements are natural, they are typically resolved in a way that doesn’t compromise the long-term commitment between partners. However, when warmth fades and disagreements become frequent, the relationship might be veering toward toxicity. What defines a toxic relationship In a toxic relationship, ...

Nathan Machoka

Man on sofa with arms crossed and frowning sits beside a frowning woman with her back turned to him.

Bottom Line, Domestic Violence Can Ruin Children’s Lives: I Know

Physical and mental abuse toward young children can ruin their whole lives, often irreparably. I know, as I grew up in a home with domestic violence. It didn’t really start till I was 8. Before that, things were quite good. Then, it was like a switch was turned on, and my whole life changed. Constant ...

Wilma Oakes

Sad Asian boy covers his face with his hands.

The Terrible Effects of Abusive or Violent Language

Nowadays, the divorce rate is very high, and there are many single-parent families. Some people blame the increase in extramarital affairs or poverty, but in fact, the harm caused by violent language to the family is much more substantial. The ancient Chinese philosophers said: “Soft words are warmer than silk; bitter and harsh words can ...

Helen London

An angry man yelling.

Get Out of an Abusive Relationship as Fast as Possible!

According to an estimate by the U.S. Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), about 20 Americans are subject to physical abuse by their partners every minute. A survey by Mental Help Net of people who suffered from abusive relationships showed that 55 percent of them entered into such relationships when they were just 17-24 ...

Raven Montmorency

An abused woman.