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

Few studies have looked at how personality problems may be passed down from one generation to the next. The emphasis of studies today is mostly on biogenetic factors. However, the few studies that ...

Growing up in a dysfunctional family can impact you in many ways, according to a therapist. It can shape your adult relationships, your self-esteem, and how you handle conflict. Luckily it's never too ...

The source of dysfunction in any particular family may vary, but the common thread is that the children who belong to these families suffer. Deprived of parents who nourish their emotional needs, ...

In the land of movies and TV shows, dysfunctional families are often in the spotlight where their drama is so exaggerated, that it’s impossible not to notice. However, fictional storylines don’t ...

Dear Eric: My family moved out of state to cut ties with my husband’s verbally and emotionally abusive mother. One brother did the same. The last brother engaged in a horrific divorce, succumbed to ...

Children who are raised in a dysfunctional family often do anything they can to survive day-to-day. Some kids align themselves with their parents as a self-protective measure, while others are put in ...

Whether it’s a small birthday get-together at a park or a trip with your folks out of town for a long weekend, every family is dysfunctional to a certain degree, experts say. Licensed therapists spoke ...