Most couples think they know each other well, but real intimacy is a lot more than just being able to name your partner's favorite food or TV shows. As a psychologist, I’ve found that people in the ...
While everyone’s flaked out on plans, worried about the future, or avoided stressful situations, these things can also be a sign your partner has anxiety. Their mental health is their business, and it ...
New research reveals that surprisingly few people consider their partners as friends. Those who do, however, have much more satisfying relationships. Here’s why. In total, just 36% chose to include ...
Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about relationships, personality, and everyday psychology. “Pocketing” is a modern dating term which refers to when one ...
Do you feel confused about what your man wants and what his intentions are? Want to ask him where things are going but don’t know how without scaring him away? Getting mixed messages and want some ...
You already know that you should be talking about sex in your relationship. When you’re up late at night, Googling your most intimate and embarrassing challenges, it’s the piece of advice you always ...
When you find out that your partner has prostate cancer, both of you probably have a lot of questions about what comes next. There will be plenty you need to talk about. But what do you say -- and ...
Cheating is probably the most obvious example of a devastating deception in romantic relationships, but even white lies can hurt and leave you wondering how to trust your partner. Maybe they said they ...
Our romantic relationships require us to be emotionally present and to be able to balance interdependence with autonomy. If we are more securely attached, we tend to display a healthy balance between ...
When you're happily in love, it's so easy to miss the signs that your partner isn't exactly on the same page. While things like name-calling and cheating are obvious red flags, experts say the small ...