Married couples and long-term romantic partners typically engage in a variety of behaviors that sustain and nourish the relationship. These actions promote higher levels of commitment, which benefits ...
When things get tough in relationships, it’s very normal, natural and easy to focus on your partner’s behaviors and the problems they bring to the relationship. It’s much harder to see your own ...
In any relationship, whether romantic, familial, or platonic, understanding the dynamics and behaviors that affect both parties is crucial. Healthy relationships are built on trust, communication, and ...
Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Mark Travers writes about the world of psychology. Many people in long-term relationships struggle, often silently, to maintain ...
Not all control looks like yelling or manipulation. Sometimes, power dynamics sneak in quietly, disguised as concern, politeness, or even love. These subtle behaviors often go unnoticed until the ...
The way our romantic partners perceive stress impacts our own behaviors and feelings in ways we may not even realize. A recent study conducted at the University of Ohio and published in Affective ...
Relationships are intricate dances, often filled with spoken words, shared laughter, and open disagreements. Yet, sometimes the loudest indicators of unhappiness are the ones that are never voiced.
When you're navigating the complexities of a relationship, it's easy to overlook behaviors that might seem normal but can actually be harmful. Sometimes, what appears to be just a quirky trait or a ...