Grandma’s china isn’t the only thing that families pass down from generation to generation. Along with heirlooms and tchotchkes, families create and pass down emotional legacies. Grandparents and ...

We avoid conflict because we have a low tolerance for discomfort. Humans tend to avoid discomfort—whether it be physical, emotional, or mental—whenever possible. Disagreeing with others often results ...

Navigating family dynamics can be a wild ride, especially when dysfunction is part of the scenery. Every family has its quirks and traditions, but some rules seem to linger like unwelcome guests.

Families often look picture-perfect on the outside, yet beneath that polished facade, things can get chaotic. It’s easy to miss the subtle signs of dysfunction, especially when everyone seems to have ...

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 ...

From constantly apologizing for things beyond your control to feeling physically uncomfortable when someone might be ...

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 ...