One of life’s greatest gifts is to deeply know and be known by another person. And one of its greater disappointments is to discover that a loved one is actually a mere acquaintance.

Those pursuing mental and physical well-being sometimes overlook an essential component.

Often, anger hides what’s really going on emotionally in someone’s life.

During emotionally challenging times, which self-care method is most beneficial? Mindfulness or hopefulness?

The absence of genuine, meaningful attention from others creates its own kind of emotional deficit.

One couple’s reluctance to share their erotic fantasies illustrates how secrets and honesty influence emotional intimacy.

Adults are supposed to express their wants and needs in a direct and transparent manner rather than pull peoples' chains with woeful whines, pouts, and long faces.

Unless one’s marriage or partnering is what psychologists call “high quality,” you may be better off single.

For most of us, the world demands far too much of our attention.

Sometimes, too much thinking and self-analysis get in the way of learning from our emotions.