My life's work is dedicated to helping people have healthier, more fulfilling relationships, so it's no surprise to me when a few common relationship problems arise in my clients. What is surprising ...

I'm a clinical psychologist and in the past, I've discussed empathic ruptures and how marriages can falter if they are not resolved. If you are aware of how common it is for empathic ruptures to occur ...

Have you ever felt like you’re always the one apologizing, even when something wasn’t your fault? Some relationship habits can show that a person sees themselves as a victim in every situation.

I have noticed that many of my clients face different versions of the same recurring interpersonal problem. Each time it occurs, they treat it as if it were unexpected and something entirely new. Or, ...

I sometimes think that much of what I look for in a relationship ― and how I show up for my partners ― is shaped by my experience as an eldest daughter. Like many oldest daughters, I grew up carrying ...

Relationship friction usually flies under the radar until it becomes too much to ignore. Here’s how you can spot the most stubborn irritants early. Modern couples today are navigating territory that ...

"Jake doesn’t talk to me, and he doesn't let me know what he’s thinking." "He doesn’t answer my texts." "I can’t trust him. Sometimes I catch him in lies." "I feel like he doesn’t care about me." ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Mark Travers writes about the world of psychology. Could your beliefs about love and relationships be setting you up for ...