A toxic relationship consistently damages a person's self-esteem, mental health and sense of self, and it can happen to anyone, including strong and independent people, according to psychologist Karen Young. It is not always obvious at the start, since some relationships begin healthy and slowly turn toxic as unmet needs, resentment or control patterns build…
There is a meaningful difference between a boss who is hard to please and one who is genuinely toxic. The first might frustrate you. The second can quietly dismantle your confidence, your health, and your sense of reality often before you even realize what is happening.
Therapists say toxic leadership is more common than most…

