We all have quirks and behaviors that we chalk up to our personality. But sometimes, what we think is just "who we are" is actually emotional armor we've built up over time. These behaviors protect us ...

We all know relationships take work. But there's one sneaky little saboteur that can undo even the strongest connections: emotional withholding. It's when someone deliberately holds back emotional ...

The rapid normalization of AI risks creating new forms of atypical digital companionship at a time when societies are still struggling to address the loneliness epidemic.

What’s the first thing that pops into your head when you hear the word intimacy? If your mind went straight to sex, well, I'm right there with you. Sexual intimacy tends to take center stage in ...

Couples without emotional intimacy often struggle quietly with disconnection that leaves both feeling unseen. Not every relationship has that effortless closeness where both partners feel fully seen ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Mark Travers writes about the world of psychology. A couple’s emotional rhythm is the unspoken, almost intangible force that ...

People with high emotional intelligence (EQ) possess a remarkable ability to understand and manage their own emotions, as well as recognize and influence the emotions of others. This keen awareness ...