Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Mark Travers writes about the world of psychology. When people talk about love, the conversation usually centers on its expression ...

A typical example: Two people meet and just know it’s “love at first sight.” Passion reigns; they become attached and believe they’ve found their soul mate. Then what happens? In many cases, you hear ...

This article follows the Direct Message methodology, designed to cut through the noise and reveal the deeper truths behind the stories we live. I used to believe that if I tiptoed around people’s ...

When people talk about love, the conversation usually centers on its expression: how deeply we care, how consistently we show up and how devotedly we give ourselves to the people who matter. Giving ...

How Often Do Couples Do It? If you’re in a committed, long-term relationship, it’s easy to wonder how "normal" you and your partner are compared to your peers — especially when it comes to arousal.

Most people already have a mental inventory of must-haves: ambition, emotional availability, strong communication skills ...

The question of how to make love last is a topic covered by philosophers, and poets, along with neuroscientists and psychologists. People often think the strength of a partnership depends on sweeping ...