There’s a seductive pull that comes with a new idea. It starts as a spark that’s energizing, intoxicating, and full of possibility. Before long, that spark becomes a narrative, and the narrative ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Mark Travers writes about the world of psychology. Falling out of love can be incredibly painful. It’s not something either ...

When the highs feel addictive and the lows feel unbearable, you’re likely not falling in love, but chasing intensity. “I was broken. I felt like a shell of a woman. Lonely and desperate.” These words ...

Falling in love can feel magical—until it isn’t mutual. Most people have either experienced or witnessed someone falling hard for a person who didn’t feel the same. The emotional pain that follows can ...

Three words that are music to our ears after a first anniversary but out of tune after a first date: “I love you.” Potential suitors who profess to be suddenly smitten are viewed with skepticism or ...

“This hurts. I know it wasn’t a real person, but the relationship was still real in all the most important aspects to me,” says a Reddit post. “Please don’t tell me not to pursue this. It’s been ...