We all want an easy love, or at least one that doesn’t make us panic, bolt, or force us to become a detective. Of course, ...

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 ...

Some couples can’t get enough — or too much — of each other. Here’s why, according to the anxious–avoidant push-pull of attachment science in relationships.

People are always talking about power in relationships. People usually agree that the person who does the chasing has less of it, but lately, I’m not so sure. There are many different ways to assume ...

Ever spiral over a “K” text? Me ...

You know the feeling you get when your crush finally texts you back after days of going dark? The butterflies in your stomach, that roller-coaster-of-emotions-gripping anxiety can make you, well, a ...

Anxious-Ambivalent Attachment When a child feels safe, seen, and soothed by their parent in a consistent way, they are able to form a secure attachment to that parent. However, when a parent is ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Mark Travers writes about the world of psychology. We all want a love that’s easy, or at least one that doesn’t make us panic, ...

I often look back at photos and wonder: When did I develop anxious attachment? This question quietly echoes every time I revisit an old memory, especially one where I’m smiling on the outside but ...

Following three divorces in the last eight years, HGTV star Christina Haack is opening up about her issues with codependency and anxious attachment style. On Wednesday, April 9, Haack took to ...

Born and raised in London, England. Paul Joseph has always had a passion for writing. With a background in journalism and TV production, he will always give you a comprehensive perspective on ...