Laura Boyle was engaged at 22 after being with her boyfriend for three years. At 23, they had an archetypal “big, white wedding” with 130 people, a four-layer wedding cake and tons of money spent on ...

When my father had an affair and my parents divorced, my father married a woman who did her best to destroy my delicate teenage self-esteem. My dad chose her side every time. At the same time, my ...

Ever find yourself deep in a relationship, only to look up one day and wonder, "Who am I without this person?" It’s a scary feeling—realizing that, somewhere along the way, you’ve lost touch with who ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Mark Travers writes about the world of psychology. As the year comes to a close, many of us reflect on our personal goals, career ...

Once upon a time, shortly after the earth cooled, I dated a very corporate fellow. He wore suits every day but loved the idea of going out with an artsy writer. He loved that I lived in New York ...

We come into the world screaming and vulnerable—entirely dependent on adult caregivers to keep us safe and teach us how to connect with others. The nature of these earliest relationships influences ...