In the world of love, language is especially important. The words we use to express affection can either nurture intimacy or mask dysfunction. On the surface, traditionally romantic phrases appear ...

Romantic love is a complex and multifaceted concept that doesn't have a single definition. More than just an aesthetic feeling, it's a dynamic process and a deep connection between two people who ...

When you love someone, you want to find as many ways to show them as possible. But sometimes, simply saying, "I love you" just doesn't feel like it's enough. After all, how could three small ...

"If equal affection cannot be, let the more loving one be me"—W. H. Auden Romantic love naturally craves reciprocity; yet not all forms of reciprocity are healthy. Some can, in fact, be toxic.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Mark Travers writes about the world of psychology. Watching your friendship change when a close friend starts dating can feel ...

Romantic love can be infant-like! Source: Edgar Chaparro/Unsplash As strange as it may seem, adult romantic love surprisingly mirrors the infant's love of their mother (or primary caregiver). These ...