As the concept proliferates mainstream media and self-help literature, many of us are aware of "co-dependency," and how it holds us back from having fulfilling relationships. What is less known of and ...

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Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Mark Travers writes about the world of psychology. Some of us are driven by desperation in love. For others, the fear of love is ...

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They actively avoid situations where they might end up falling for someone. As amazing as falling in love can be, for some men it can feel more like a trap. It takes a lot of vulnerability and ...

Intimacy in a romantic relationship is about feeling emotionally connected and supported by your partner, mentally and physically. You share a special and unique bond. Real intimacy involves both ...

The first time I ever drove on the freeway was to tell my girlfriend that I loved her. At this point, I had lived in L.A. for four years. “You can’t not drive in L.A.,” everyone said when I moved here ...

You’ve seen it. The aesthetic plate of two dishes, but only one hand visible. The blurry shoulder of someone in the background of a mirror selfie. The caption? Something vague like “Sundays >.” No ...