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Nov 2023
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The toxic partners of friends and family...

PAUL COLAIANNI
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You may encounter situations where a friend or family member is closely involved with someone whose behavior is toxic or dysfunctional. While they may be unaware of the adverse impact of their partner or friend, it becomes a different story when this person enters your life. How do you handle when someone you care about brings a person you strongly dislike i ... Show More
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