Have you ever felt like walking outside would be dangerous so you decide to stay in? Or, have you ever thought that a friend who hasn’t texted you has suddenly stopped liking you, when in reality they ...

The term “emotional baggage” has become an entrenched part of the personal-development culture. Emotional baggage is typically described as unresolved emotional issues from our childhood, including ...

Over the past week, two celebrity stories have sparked ongoing conversations about unhealthy relationship dynamics and emotional abuse. On Saturday, "Don't Look Up" actor Jonah Hill's ex-girlfriend ...

Casey is tired of coming home to her apartment every day. She feels like her home drains her energy more than her job does. Not because it’s not a nice place, and not because of anyone else who lives ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about relationships, personality, and everyday psychology. A couple’s emotional rhythm is the unspoken, almost intangible ...

Articles about post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) often focus on physical violence. But emotional abuse can also cause PTSD. Some research suggests it may be as harmful as, or even more harmful ...