In the complexity of human relationships, distinguishing between healthy and unhealthy connections can significantly impact our happiness and well-being. While each relationship is unique, certain ...

When you stop carrying all the emotional labor, you see whether your partner steps up. Stepping back reveals if a relationship is mutual or maintained by you alone.

Boundaries help keep relationships healthy by fostering trust and respecting personal space and needs. Showing respect and using "I" statements can help others feel more receptive when discussing ...

All of us have heard guidelines about how to be physically healthy—eat well, exercise, wash your hands, get plenty of rest. But how many of us have thought seriously about our social lives—the ...

Experts share what you can do to live a longer, healthier, happier life—with your loved ones by your side.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about relationships, personality, and everyday psychology. Many of us grow up believing that being “nice” is the key to ...