This type of relationship is what many in the New Age and metaphysical communities call a karmic relationship. These ...

Feeling like an outsider within your own family can make you feel like the infamous "black sheep." This isn't just an ...

My mother had a yearly tradition of giving all the children $50. After her death, I continued this tradition, which has ...

We avoid conflict because we have a low tolerance for discomfort. Humans tend to avoid discomfort—whether it be physical, ...

Even the closest of families can be a little dysfunctional—and if you’ve ever been in therapy, you’ve probably complained about yours during a one-on-one session. But what if you could hash out your ...

Turns out, being really good at walking on eggshells doesn't translate well to adult life where the floor is actually stable Some patterns don't announce themselves. They sneak into your adult life ...

This article first appeared in the Lexington (Ky.) Herald-Leader on Aug. 5, 2021. Families in America appear to be disintegrating, and with them, our collective mental health. In a column headlined ...

Jeremy has more than 2200 published articles on Collider to his name, and has been writing for the site since February 2022. He's an omnivore when it comes to his movie-watching diet, so will gladly ...

Dysfunctional family members vying for power is a pretty popular topic for television series. Netflix even has a new show called House of Guinness, which brings the cutthroat dynamics of family ...

Introduction: Childhood bullying is widespread and closely tied to family stress and mental health problems. When family relationships are strained and parents experience high stress, children’s ...