Emotional dependency might masquerade as love, but psychology sees it as an unequal bond that erodes autonomy and well-being.

A self-respecting woman knows her worth, and because of that, there are certain things she will never tolerate, no matter how much she cares about someone. She knows that love should never come at the ...

People who can delay gratification and master their impulses thrive in life. And experts say that you can learn skills to rein in bad habits. By Christina Caron We tend to respect and even idolize ...

Some relationships can drain you rather than uplift you, slowly eroding your confidence, trust, and self-love. There are undeniable signs that your relationship might be damaging your self-esteem, and ...

A new study finds people who habitually try to be happier also tend to have less willpower. Researchers have a new explanation for why we experience the "happiness paradox" -- a phenomenon wherein ...

Leadership is a privilege that comes with a great deal of responsibility and little support. As a leader, you may feel like you are expected to be superhuman, keeping your emotions in check and always ...

How we think about ourselves has major implications for how we live our lives, what we assume is possible, what we consider ethical, and so on. That makes this a high-stakes topic! The philosopher ...

What do the following have in common? Stopping yourself from buying a high-performance laptop because you want to save up enough money to take your family on a nice vacation. Snacking on baby carrots, ...