Have you ever caught yourself saying "I shouldn't feel this way" or "Just get over it already"? Society has trained us to view certain emotions as weaknesses, inconveniences, or problems to solve. But ...

Many of us grow up learning to suppress our feelings instead of understanding them. We're taught to "toughen up" or to prioritize productivity or practicality over emotional well-being. But the truth ...

In our culture, we’re often told that if we just work harder, we can overcome any obstacle, including our financial difficulties. But most of the time, it’s not that simple. Our money habits are ...

Developing emotional fluency, which is the ability to recognize, understand, and express emotions, is crucial and can help us become deeply perceptive people. This involves identifying what you're ...

Relationships can be a whirlwind of emotions — from the butterflies of a new romance to the comfort of a long-term bond. It’s natural to question the authenticity of your feelings at some point. Are ...

Whether your child is tantruming, pushing for independence, or heading to college, each new phase sparks emotions: your emotions. Sadness. Anger. Guilt. Anxiety. Learning how to understand our ...

In healthy relationships, empathy and consideration for each other's feelings are paramount. However, when someone consistently disregards your emotional experiences, their indifference often surfaces ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Mark Travers writes about the world of psychology. We all have found ourselves in the middle of an argument with our partner, ...

When you try to express your feelings about something that’s been bothering you, it’s common for the person you’re talking to to become defensive. In particular, husbands may become defensive when ...

Few emotional experiences are as confusing and painful as falling in love with someone who isn’t your spouse. This situation forces a collision between commitment and desire, between promises made and ...