Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about relationships, personality, and everyday psychology. The road to hell is paved with good intentions and tread most ...

Every relationship is a unique landscape, with its own patterns of growth and challenges. We often focus on the positive aspects, like shared laughter and mutual support, which are the beautiful ...

Romantic relationships can be a very positive part of a person’s life. A stable, lasting, and fulfilling relationship can even be the center of gravity in the lives of the two people who share it.

When things get tough in relationships, it’s very normal, natural and easy to focus on your partner’s behaviors and the problems they bring to the relationship. It’s much harder to see your own ...

When I was younger, a story about my favorite cousin, a beautiful young woman who had married a man with an alcohol and gambling problem, worked its way through the family grapevine. He took her ...

The key difference between being “in love” and being “obsessed” lies in the ability to maintain balance. If someone begins to neglect their responsibilities, health, or safety, it may indicate an ...

Passive-aggressive tendencies are disruptive, embittering, and capable of producing significant self-doubt and insecurity. Typically, individuals resort to these behaviors to avoid confrontation or ...