Imagine a sudden rustle in the tall grass. A ripple of alarm passes through the group of early humans who live together amid ancient, rugged terrain. In the center of the encampment, a 3-year-old ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Dr. Eric Wood writes about college mental health and emerging adults Understanding attachment styles is important as they reflect ...

Marie and her husband started seeing a couples therapist when the early years of parenthood put a strain on their marriage. Their two kids were 3 years and 4 months old, respectively, when COVID ...

It can be challenging when your child considers your partner to be their "favorite" parent. Yet you should understand that ...

A new analysis of psychological data suggests that manipulative personality traits may stem from deep-seated insecurities ...

Attachment styles are fascinating, but they can also be confusing. It’s logical to assume that you have an insecure attachment style if you feel insecure. This notion may be reinforced by the ...

Do you have a friend who gets unusually emotional when you don’t text back quickly enough? Perhaps you’re the friend who’s ready to end a friendship when someone is ‘moving funny’ without stopping to ...

Attachment styles are rooted in our families of origin: The ways our primary caregivers related to us in childhood have a direct correlation with how we relate to people when we enter adulthood. Part ...

Attachment styles and their roles in our relationships have become widely discussed in psychological research and personal growth journeys. This growing interest makes perfect sense: How we attach to ...

Here are five clear lessons about closeness, distance, fear, repair and growth, the five crucial building blocks of attachment.

At the beginning of most relationships, couples enjoy and look forward to seeing their partner. Over time, as you learn more about your partner, you might notice things that bother you. Before ...