While the events that lead to love, marriage, affairs and divorce can often feel arbitrary, for psychologists there is a definitive science behind why some relationships work and some just don’t. In ...

Recently, Maryland-based psychologist Dr. Angelica Shiels (@dr..angelica.shie) has been going viral for her deep-dives into what makes various common types of couples tick, and people are stunned by ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about relationships, personality, and everyday psychology. Some couples can’t get enough — or too much — of each other.

That panicked look in your partner’s eyes when plans change last minute isn’t just affecting them—it’s reshaping your entire relationship. While you might think their anxiety is their personal battle, ...

Science finds that one key to satisfaction in a relationship is feeling understood and supported. But in these uncertain times, when many of us are facing a lot of individual stress and anxiety, being ...

Women in unhappy marriages often struggle to be the mothers they want to be, according to a clinical psychologist. The emotional toll of relationship conflict can affect parenting, especially in ...

You've heard of it: distancing your relationships, suppressing your emotions, fearing intimacy. This is how I manage being an avoidant attachment, and how I want to grow.

Ever feel like you're constantly chasing someone who keeps backing off, or maybe you're the one who needs space while your partner wants more closeness? That's an anxious-avoidant trap. When one ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." The rise of therapy-speak has paved the way for attachment styles to become a mainstay in daily ...

Attachment styles can influence how often, how fast, and how emotionally we text others. Anxious, avoidant, fearful-avoidant, and secure styles each show distinct texting patterns and challenges.