People often look for a quick fix or hack when it comes to improving their relationships; however, it’s not quite that simple. A relationship is a complex dynamic that involves not only the partners ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about relationships, personality, and everyday psychology. Many people in long-term relationships struggle, often silently ...

Your partner lied. Or cheated. Or broke a promise they made to you. How are you supposed to rebuild trust with them after such a transgression? "Trust is not often something that can be rebuilt ...

A strong and loving relationship doesn’t just happen overnight; it requires dedication, mutual respect, and a shared commitment to growth. Whether you're in a new relationship or have been with your ...

You have a strained relationship with your father, but he recently developed health issues and needs someone to care for him. You don't feel emotionally fulfilled in your marriage, but you've been ...

“Just communicate!” is common advice for couples—but what does it mean? If it were really that simple, everyone would know how to improve communication skills in a relationship—no help required. In ...

Although nothing in your life can last eternally, you are most likely to wish that your closest relationship will. As partners get closer and closer to each other over the months and years of their ...

Looking back, the signs were there. “For one, he was kind of rude to my friends,” Jess says. “And he would totally shut down whenever he got upset.” Still, it wasn’t until after they broke up that ...

Investopedia contributors come from a range of backgrounds, and over 25 years there have been thousands of expert writers and editors who have contributed. Vikki Velasquez is a researcher and writer ...