"For the person who is emotionally over-functioning, they might start to feel they are ‘doing all of the work’, that their ...

Sue is exasperated with the countless times she’s asked Mick to help her with household chores. They’ve been married for seven years, and this has been an argument “on repeat.” Sue’s voice is full of ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about relationships, personality, and everyday psychology. Being the “easygoing” one in love can feel safe. But if you’re ...