I’ve sat across from countless clients in my therapy office, hearing the same heartbreaking whisper: “I never saw it coming.” ...

Relationships should ideally be a source of comfort, love, and mutual respect. Yet, sometimes actions that seem loving may cross a line into being controlling. It's important to recognize these red ...

Toxic relationships are hard to spot when you’re in the thick of it. If yours causes stress and heartache, step back and ...

False hope is the biggest obstacle to overcome for a survivor of domestic abuse. Rooted in a distorted reality, false hope is created by the perpetrator to influence the survivor. Ultimately, false ...

Relationships aren’t always easy. They come with challenges, growth, and learning that aren’t always simple to navigate. But the key to making them work is respect for your partner and a commitment to ...

The Biggest Obstacle To Repairing a Parent and Adult-Child Relationship, Psychologist Says originally appeared on Parade. Preparing for a baby, having a newborn and then raising a child are big ...

A tendency to use mental tricks to please others and get through the day comes with long-term, significant emotional costs, raising the question: Can we learn to become happy?

Deeply caring people provide support, make kind gestures, and positively influence the lives of others. Controlling people can use these tactics as ways to seek authority over another person’s life ...