A new analysis of psychological data suggests that manipulative personality traits may stem from deep-seated insecurities regarding social bonding. Researchers found that individuals who struggle to ...

Children with difficult temperaments, including personality tendencies such as irritability and having a hard time being comforted, are only slightly more likely than other children to have insecure ...

"In order to ban autocracy, exploitation, and inequality in the world, we must first realize that the first inequality in life is that of child and adult." —Erik Erikson For humans, a highly social ...

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, ...

Emotional attachment is the sense of emotional connection people feel toward others. Experiences during early childhood can shape a person’s emotional attachment type, making it secure or avoidant.

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 ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about relationships, personality, and everyday psychology. An “attachment style” refers to the way we form emotional bonds ...

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 ...

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 ...

Secure attachment relationships act as the carefully packed items within, providing a solid sense of worthiness, clear expectations, and an alliance with our bodies and emotions. You will want these ...