My immigrant Mexican mom has always struggled to be still. As a child, I’d trail behind her as she moved nonstop—sweeping, mopping, doing laundry, cooking—often juggling all of it at once. She had a ...

Eyal is a writer and psychologist. Her work has appeared in The Atlantic, Wired, and Psychology Today. She is currently writing a book on how therapy culture lost its way Extolled by politicians and ...

Scientists have a problem studying self-love. Research abounds on self-compassion, self-esteem, self-care, and even unconditional positive self-regard. Scholars have published definitions of these ...

Dr. Gary Chapman’s "Five Love Languages" debuted more than 30 years ago but is still highly discussed both socially and psychologically. The five love languages include words of affirmation, acts of ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Mark Travers writes about the world of psychology. Many people come to therapy when they feel their partner doesn’t recognize ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Mark Travers writes about the world of psychology. Love languages are the unique ways we express and receive affection, forming ...

Self-love is more than just a feel-good concept—it’s a scientifically-backed pillar of mental well-being. At its core, self-love is the practice of treating yourself with kindness, compassion, and ...