From daily micro-moments to shared adventures, modern couples are rediscovering that small, intentional rituals can build deeper bonds, improve mental health, and keep relationships strong in a ...

The key to healthy aging? Emotional connection. Here’s how it changes everything. According to a 2021 AARP survey, nearly 80 percent of adults age 50 and older hope to grow older in the comfort of ...

Your partner walks into the kitchen while you’re making coffee and says something about the weather outside. You grunt in response without looking up from your phone. In that moment, you just missed ...

You might have experienced this before, where you meet a person and you feel a deep emotional connection to them. You don't even have to feel physically attracted to them to feel it, and you might be ...

Many of you have probably heard complaints from your partner about “not feeling connected.” If you have not spent some time considering your own emotional needs, you may have no idea of what s/he is ...

Silence can act as an invisible wall in relationships, slowly eroding emotional connections that once seemed unshakeable. While moments of quiet might appear peaceful, persistent silence often signals ...

Whenever something bad happens to us, brain systems responsible for mediating emotions kick in to prevent it from happening again. When we get stung by a wasp, the association between pain and wasps ...

Whether it’s old heartbreaks, unresolved conflicts, or painful memories, emotional baggage follows us into every new relationship. It’s the invisible weight we carry, often without realizing it, that ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Kevin Kruse covers leadership development & emotional intelligence. This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. This ...

Valentine’s Day 2026: Social media profoundly impacts how we view relationships today. It sets expectations and influences dating. While it connects us, it also fosters comparison. Navigating this ...