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 ...

In the dimly lit corners of marital bliss, there lies a shadowy counterpart—trauma bonds. These are the ties that bind you not in love, but in cycles of pain and reconciliation. You know, those ...

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Trauma bonding is a strong emotional attachment formed through pain and affection. It can make unhealthy relationships feel ...

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 ...

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When former Nairobi Governor Mike Mbuvi Sonko erupted in anger in a video that quickly went viral online, it was not the theatrics Kenyans have come to associate with him. This time, the fury had ...

We often mistake intensity for intimacy. The initial spark, late-night talks, and the feeling that someone finally gets you can be addictive. It feels like love, like something written in the stars.