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There's even a trick for getting them to stop treating you like a kid When we’re kids, our relationship with our parents is pretty straightforward. They feed, clothe and love us—and we lean on them ...

It is that time of the year again. Valentine’s Day is upon us. Although there are some who look forward to Valentine’s Day, many others consider it an artificial holiday. There is no question that ...

There are different types of boundaries you can set, including mental, emotional, physical, and resource boundaries, ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Mark Travers writes about the world of psychology. We often remember how a relationship began—the excitement, the firsts, the ...

Like most of you around the world, I am currently "practicing social distancing" and "sheltering in place" in my home. Despite feeling a bit restless in this confinement, I am motivated to take these ...