Dry begging is an indirect way of seeking support—whether emotional, financial, or practical—without asking for it directly. When hinting becomes a pattern, it creates unhealthy relationship dynamics.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about relationships, personality, and everyday psychology. These warning signs are not to alarm you, but rather to equip ...

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Most of us know—intellectually—the red flags of a partner who is potentially difficult, controlling, or outright abusive. Self-help books, TV, websites, friends, or past experiences help us learn ...

Mental health advocates are working to give teenagers something many have never been formally taught: the tools to recognize the difference between healthy and unhealthy relationships before those ...

Experts reveal how self-protective language can be a sign of deeper problems.

Love has a way of blurring our vision. In the sweetness of new affection, even obvious warning signs can look like quirks or chemistry. We make excuses, ignore our gut feelings, rationalise patterns, ...