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 ...

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 ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Mark Travers writes about the world of psychology. Moving for the sake of your relationship is a big step. There’s a lot to lose, ...

He dictates your every move, casually imposes prohibitions, and conducts police-style interrogations every time you do something without him. He treats you like a puppet and assumes the leadership ...

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 ...

Controlling behavior is a pretty awful trait to have. No one likes to be called controlling, and even fewer want to admit that they are controlling, even when people point it out to them. But ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Mark Travers writes about the world of psychology. Falling in love is, at its core, an act of deep trust. We trust another person ...