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When we say "trauma bonding"—what comes to mind? Many might assume it's a connection formed through shared trauma, but it's more complex—and far more toxic—than it seems at first instance. Trauma ...

A civilian employee at a New Jersey military base falsely reported an active shooter so she could "trauma bond" with her coworkers, according to officials. Here's what to know and what it means.

Trauma bonding is a unique (and hella toxic) bond between an abuser and an abused person. It’s a common, but really bad coping mechanism that occurs when a person experiences serious trauma. This ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." When you hear the words “trauma bonding,” you might picture two friends growing closer after experiencing ...

Living with a partner who qualifies for a diagnosis of narcissistic personality disorder (NPD) is never easy and pleasant. The reasons why this is so have been covered extensively elsewhere, so I will ...

Trauma bonding is a psychological phenomenon where individuals form intense emotional attachments to those who cause them harm. These bonds create destructive cycles that often leave people trapped in ...

Dear Annie: I might be in love with my sister-in-law. Or to put it more accurately, I think I might be in love with my deceased wife’s sister. I’m not sure if we’re still truly in-laws anymore. My ...