Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about relationships, personality, and everyday psychology. If no one ever truly sees you, maybe it’s time to ask: Are you ...

Emotional intelligence is the secret sauce to getting ahead, both at work and in life. Even if it doesn't come naturally, having explicit conversations about feelings can help us understand each other ...

When an emotion arises, how do you usually respond? For many, suppression and analysis are the default, but truly processing emotions is key to healing and stronger connections. Most of us were never ...

INDIANAPOLIS (STACKER) — When you think about improving your health, you may focus on finding time to exercise, breaking bad habits, or changing your diet. But prioritizing your mental health is just ...

Unprecedented times are starting to feel like the new normal. What we need to get through these times is social support. But in order to receive it, we have to stop "surface acting," or feeling ...

I recently asked an acquaintance how she was four times in a row. Here's how to avoid getting stuck on this conversational ...