The following column is the opinion and analysis of the writer. When you think of the word “toxic,” what (or who) comes to ...

Most families have their quirks, but when certain behaviors become ingrained, they can create a toxic environment. Recognizing these toxic habits is the first step towards breaking the cycle. No ...

Social media often feels overwhelmingly toxic, but the reality is more restrained. Research finds that most harmful content ...

We all know that toxic workplaces cause harm. Burnout, exhaustion, mental health issues, physical health issues and, eventually, people leave the company in droves. Hiring/onboarding costs rise, and ...

These drama kings and queens need to stir the pot. There's no shortage of toxic people in the world. Some are more obvious (like the ex-partner who used to gaslight you to no end), but some are more ...

“Toxic” has become a buzzword in relationship discourse these days, with countless articles, videos and social media posts about how to spot a potentially problematic partner and get yourself out of ...

The romantic comedies and pop culture of the 2000s taught us a lot about love, but not all of it was healthy. We watched characters engage in behaviors that were framed as romantic, passionate, or ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Caroline Castrillon covers career, entrepreneurship and women at work. You know the type—the colleague whose negativity, gossip or ...

The second article in this two-part series looks at how employees can best handle a toxic boss, and how employers can and should intervene if they spot trouble. Sadly, most people have worked under a ...