Externalized self-worth is usually the residue of conditional regard experienced earlier in life. When praise was abundant ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Mark Travers writes about the world of psychology. When people talk about love, the conversation usually centers on its expression ...

A typical example: Two people meet and just know it’s “love at first sight.” Passion reigns; they become attached and believe they’ve found their soul mate. Then what happens? In many cases, you hear ...

This article follows the Direct Message methodology, designed to cut through the noise and reveal the deeper truths behind the stories we live. I used to believe that if I tiptoed around people’s ...

How Often Do Couples Do It? If you’re in a committed, long-term relationship, it’s easy to wonder how "normal" you and your partner are compared to your peers — especially when it comes to arousal.

Relationships aren't always easy, but that's exactly how the three zodiac signs that value love they have to earn like it. Though it might sound a little bit toxic, love isn't always that exciting ...

After publishing our inaugural Cosmo Reads novel earlier this year, we have no plans to slow down: Get your TBRs ready for an absolutely stacked 2026 full of must-read releases, including a new ...

How Often Do Couples Do It? If you’re in a committed, long-term relationship, it’s easy to wonder how "normal" you and your partner are compared to your peers — especially when it comes to arousal.