We’ve all been there—trapped in a relationship where the walls slowly close in, as your partner’s grip tightens like a vice. Maybe you’re feeling like a supporting character in your own life story or ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Mark Travers writes about the world of psychology. Abusive behavior is not always obvious. Here are some of the mechanisms ...

Control struggles between partners are often the ruin of a couple. But what is a battle for “control” in the context of a relationship? When I introduce this concept in couple’s therapy, there is ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Mark Travers writes about the world of psychology. Relationship bullying isn’t always easy to spot. As control intensifies, you ...

For many teens, figuring out what a healthy relationship looks like isn’t easy, especially when they’re just starting to ...