Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Mark Travers writes about the world of psychology. Abusive behavior is not always obvious. Here are some of the mechanisms ...

Recognizing controlling behavior in relationships can be challenging, especially when it develops gradually over time. Many controlling behaviors might initially appear as expressions of love or ...

Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin on Friday, addressing a bloody, deadly week in the city, said murder cannot, must not, be a solution to petty, trivial problems. “Watch who you hang with. Control your ...

Emotional intelligence (EI) is the ability to recognize, understand, and manage your own and other’s emotions. People who are high in EI tend to have more satisfying personal and professional ...

The interplay between food cues and cognitive control represents a critical area of research in understanding eating behaviour. Food cues—including visual, olfactory, and auditory signals—can trigger ...

The most dangerous relationship problems often begin with behaviors so subtle they’re easy to dismiss. Emotional manipulation—a form of control that leaves you questioning your own feelings and ...

Manipulators are experts at testing your boundaries, often in subtle ways that can leave you feeling confused or doubting yourself. Knowing their tactics can empower you to set better boundaries and ...

In June of 1962, dozens of workers in a textile factory came down with the same physical symptoms–rashes, numbness in the hands and feet, and episodes of nausea. It was initially believed that the ...