Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about relationships, personality, and everyday psychology. People play many roles in a romantic relationship. They can be ...

When people think about the long-term implications of being raised by a narcissistic parent, many focus on outcomes such as depression, anxiety, “fawning” behavior, or perfectionism. These are common ...

You were brought up feeling loved and protected and always being taken care of, yet at some point in the process, it began to weigh you down. Did you ever have trouble making choices and feel ...