I think just about every person in the world has had a toxic friend in their life at one point or another.  There’s no blueprint of toxicity and no warning signs to steer us clear of these folks. (That’s unfortunate…)  There are some common patterns that emerge in a toxic friendship:
An unequal expectation of how [...]

I can’t speak for everyone, but in my limited experience, relationships don’t have to be hard.  One of the best ways to nurture a relationship is to let your partner know that you love and appreciate him or her.  And even better than telling someone you love them is to show them you love them.  [...]