toxic relationships

Swoonworthy or Scary? The Toxicity of 2010s TV Couples

Havilah Sciabbarrasi, Florida State University

The TV romances that once ruled our screens might not be as cute as we thought. Does their love hold up under a modern lens?…

December 5, 2023

illustration of empaths meditating in pink room

Tuned Empaths and How They Live With Their Ability

Michael Slade, University of Texas at San Antonio

Being so in touch with your emotions and that of others can be laborious and damaging to the person with this ability.…

February 21, 2022

‘After We Fell’ Is Full of Red Flags for Young Audiences

Asiya Robinson, Rowan University

The third installment of the popular fanfiction-turned-film franchise portrays toxic relationships as something girls should want, and that's problematic.…

November 11, 2021

James Charles Cannot Keep Getting Away With His Shameless Misdeeds

Ariana Quijano, Georgia State University

Social media is in an uproar after uncovering allegations that the beauty YouTuber sent sexually suggestive messages to minors.…

August 4, 2021

In an article about the enemies-to-lovers trope, a screenshot of Catra and Adora from She-Ra and the Princess of Power

Is the Enemies-to-Lovers Trope Harmful to Inexperienced Adolescents?

Jayni Nielsen, Pace University

Although the popular romance trope has been around for a while, many are concerned that the line between reality and fantasy is becoming too blurred for young adults.…

July 7, 2021