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3 days ago | 
forbes.com | A Psychologist |Mark Travers
While spotting red flags in others is a helpful form of self-protection, learning to recognize your ... More own is a radical form of self-evolution. getty The phrase “red flags” has gained immense traction as a buzzword — a shorthand for warning signs or potentially harmful behaviors in a person that turns up on our radar. It’s possible that you already know or have a list of red flags to watch out for in others.
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3 days ago | 
forbes.com | A Psychologist |Mark Travers
What often looks like kindness may be self-abandonment in disguise. Recognizing this and taking ... More responsibility can be the first step to choosing yourself without guilt. gettySelf-abandonment isn’t always obvious. More often than not, it shows up in the everyday ways you compromise your needs in the name of keeping the peace. Sometimes, it may feel like simply being “laid-back” or “easy to get along with.” You might even pride yourself on how well you adapt to everyone around you.
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4 days ago | 
forbes.com | A Psychologist |Mark Travers
Falling in love feels amazing, but when we get carried away, we might make choices we later regret. ... More Here's how to stay mindful and centered. gettyIt’s easy to get swept up in romance in the early days of love. We feel like we can move mountains or swim oceans for the person we adore, no matter how unrealistic it may sound. To us, it feels true, and sometimes that feels like enough. But when we start idealizing potential partners, is it a leap of faith or one of irrationality?
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4 days ago | 
forbes.com | A Psychologist |Mark Travers
At one point or another, we’ve all consumed content about finding the perfect partner, but how ... More realistic is it? Here's why it may be more draining than energizing. gettySomehow, we’ve all come to hate imperfections.
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4 days ago | 
forbes.com | A Psychologist |Mark Travers
Do your family vacations leave you more drained than delighted? Here are three ways to outsmart the ... More chaos and make every moment count, with your sanity intact. gettyRecreation is a powerful way to connect and bond with your family. Family vacations, in particular, give you and your family a chance to get away from the monotony of everyday routine and be fully present with one another. Although, as parents, this can be a challenging experience.
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5 days ago | 
forbes.com | A Psychologist |Mark Travers
When you meet someone new, you might be tempted to share everything about yourself in an effort to ... More find common ground. But doing this can actually get in the way of building a deeper connection. gettyThere are two types of dates that can shake your confidence: one where you feel so nervous that you can barely get a word out and another where your nervousness leads you to overshare. You want to be authentic and “show them who you really are” but it’s tough to strike that balance.
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5 days ago | 
forbes.com | A Psychologist |Mark Travers
Falling out of love can be incredibly painful. It’s not something either partner ever wants, yet ... More many couples go through without even realizing it. Here’s how to spot the signs. gettyEvery once in a while, you might find your partner annoying, but if you suddenly start to hyperfixate on all the differences that you once acknowledged and embraced, it may indicate underlying issues. You start to believe that they might break your relationship, something you’ve never considered before.
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6 days ago | 
forbes.com | A Psychologist |Mark Travers
Recently, the internet has been abuzz over a heartbreak that feels strangely personal to many. This started when self-help YouTuber Wizard Liz revealed that her fiancé, Landon Nickerson, had cheated on her. She is currently four months pregnant, adding even more weight to the betrayal. For the longest time, many followers have admired her and seen her as proof that healing, setting boundaries and demanding respect can truly transform one’s life.
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6 days ago | 
forbes.com | A Psychologist |Mark Travers
Narcissists may come across as confident and convincing during arguments. But as soon as you peel back the surface layers of their reasoning, it begins to lose its integrity. That’s because, as research shows, narcissists aren’t interested in understanding opposing perspectives. They only care about winning. A 2023 study from Frontiers in Psychology found that narcissists tend to score low in intellectual humility.
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1 week ago | 
forbes.com | A Psychologist |Mark Travers
When you think of hopping on a carousel at an amusement park, you probably feel warm, nostalgic and reminisce about the joy and wonder of being a child once again, never wanting the ride to end. But imagine that you’ve been on the ride for a few turns already. You’re still excited, but likely started to feel the fatigue of staying in one position for that long. Now imagine that you’re ready to get off — but you can’t.
