Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Mark Travers writes about the world of psychology. Abusive behavior is not always obvious. Here are some of the mechanisms ...

Relationships should ideally be a source of comfort, love, and mutual respect. Yet, sometimes actions that seem loving may cross a line into being controlling. It's important to recognize these red ...

One-sided relationships happen when one partner is doing most of the emotional or relational investment while the other partner may be more controlling, aloof, or dismissive.

In a guilt-based relationship, you may be forced to take responsibility for things that aren’t your fault. Here’s how to recognize and break free of this dynamic. Guilt is a powerful emotion—one that ...

For many teens, figuring out what a healthy relationship looks like isn’t easy, especially when they’re just starting to ...

If a relationship feels fine but something still feels off, these quiet behaviors of people who are deeply unhappy in their ...

“Financial control in a relationship isn’t always loud or obvious,” Delony said. “It can be subtle — like one partner always ‘taking care’ of the bills without sharing access or dismissing the other’s ...

TikTok user Myla (@mylaschulz120) posted a slideshow with her dating advice on Thursday, and it has since amassed 1.1 million views. In other videos posted to her page, Myla discusses her social life ...

If you are worried your partner might cheat, you may feel inclined to start checking their phone or keeping close tabs on their whereabouts. That is what Dr. Aria Campbell-Danesh, one of the United ...

Relationships should make you feel safe, loved, and free to be yourself. But sometimes, what looks like care and attention can actually be control in disguise. A partner who seems perfect on the ...

Many patients have come to me hopelessly engulfed in a relationship that is draining their life force and diminishing their sense of self. They are involved with intensely controlling partners who ...