India, Oct. 5 -- Having a positive attitude is widely considered to be a good thing. However, pushing someone to stay positive even when they might not be feeling that way can effectively ruin relationships, according to Florida-based therapist Jeffrey Meltzer.

Taking to Instagram on September 30, Jeffrey pointed out that toxic positivity presents one of the biggest problems in relationships. And by relationships, he clarified that he did not mean only the ones between romantic partners, but the ones that an individual has with their friends and parents as well.

Positivity becomes toxic when it disconnects individuals from one another. It is what a person experiences when they open up to someone about struggling with something, and the ...