While the events that lead to love, marriage, affairs and divorce can often feel arbitrary, for psychologists there is a definitive science behind why some relationships work and some just don’t. In ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about relationships, personality, and everyday psychology. Some couples can’t get enough — or too much — of each other.

That panicked look in your partner’s eyes when plans change last minute isn’t just affecting them—it’s reshaping your entire relationship. While you might think their anxiety is their personal battle, ...

Women in unhappy marriages often struggle to be the mothers they want to be, according to a clinical psychologist. The emotional toll of relationship conflict can affect parenting, especially in ...

Ever feel like you're constantly chasing someone who keeps backing off, or maybe you're the one who needs space while your partner wants more closeness? That's an anxious-avoidant trap. When one ...

Recent research suggests you can do different things together with your partner to support your relationship when you're craving closeness versus distance.

Therapists, counselors, and mental health professionals recognize four different types of attachment styles. These styles or profiles are based on Attachment Theory, which was first introduced in the ...