It used to be that when people thought of abuse, they most often thought of physical harm. It’s obvious when people are hurt physically; you can plainly see telltale signs of abuse, unless, of course, ...

Financial abuse doesn't always look like someone snatching your wallet or stealing cash. Often, it's more subtle-your partner "manages" all the bills, questions your spending, or discourages you from ...

In a relationship, it can be easy to become defensive without thinking. But when does it actually become a bad sign or a red ...

Mental health advocates are working to give teenagers something many have never been formally taught: the tools to recognize the difference between healthy and unhealthy relationships before those ...

In casual relationships, red flags are ideal for showing us when to consider planning our exit. Unfortunately, these bad signs may also appear later in marriage, even though at that point in the ...

“How on Earth did I end up here?” I asked aloud, staring at the sky like the answer might be written in the clouds. I sat outside the courthouse in the sweltering Louisiana heat, waiting to hear the ...

Love has a way of blurring our vision. In the sweetness of new affection, even obvious warning signs can look like quirks or chemistry. We make excuses, ignore our gut feelings, rationalise patterns, ...

Love has a funny way of highlighting someone’s best traits, sometimes at the expense of ignoring clear warning signs. Red flags in relationships don’t always appear as major, obvious issues. They can ...