Wellness
What Is Negging? A Mental Health Expert Explains What It Is—And Why It Can Be Toxic to Your Relationship
Hint: It seems nice but feels bad
Expert reviewed by
Jennifer Kelman, LCSW, CPC
Meet the Expert
Jennifer Kelman is a mental health expert on JustAnswer, where she has provided online support to those in need since 2012. In addition to her work on JustAnswer, Kelman has been a licensed clinical social worker for more than 30 years and maintains a private practice specializing in relationships, parenting, and children’s mental health issues. She is also a children’s book author and has lectured extensively and appeared on news and television programs across the country.
Emma Singer
Freelance PureWow Editor
- Has 5+ years of experience writing family, travel and wellness content for PureWow
- Previously worked as a copy editor, proofreader and research assistant for two prominent authors
- Studied Sociology, Political Science and Philosophy in the CUNY Baccalaureate independent study program.
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