Almost everyone has experienced a toxic relationship at some point in their life — whether with a romantic partner, a family member or even a friend. Trauma-bonded relationships fall under this ...

It is human to want to connect with others. And sometimes, if you’ve had a particularly rough day (or week, or year), it can be freeing to bond with someone by sharing deep secrets or your troubled ...

A trauma bond can keep you in a relationship that is unhealthy and destructive. Several of your close friends may have already encouraged you to end your relationship because they see the mistreatment ...