Dysfunctional people use flattery as a mask to hide their true intentions, keeping you hooked on their approval. Seek relationships where actions speak louder than words, ...

For people who grew up in dysfunctional families, life can be difficult in ways that “normal” others don’t understand. If your partner grew up in a more average or functional family, ...

Growing up in a dysfunctional family shapes the way you see yourself, others, and the world. Whether it was emotional neglect, constant conflict, or feeling like you had to tiptoe around people ...

Studying -- but not obsessing over -- colleagues' dysfunctional tendencies can give you an edge, Flagg says. Common patterns are discrepancies between what people say and do and inconsistencies in ...

A dysfunctional one can stack up losses, run up costs, drain morale, and send team members running away. That dynamic is strongest at the top in the leadership team of the organization.