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It’s relatively easy to point out the signs of an emotionally disconnected couple: They stonewall (i.e., give each other the ...

Here are 15 questions to ask yourself when you feel lost and don't know what the heck you're doing anymore. See what you're ...

More than half of Americans feel lonely or disconnected, according to the American Psychological Association's “Stress in America” poll Those with high levels of loneliness were more likely to feel ...

If you've ever experienced a panic attack, you might have felt as though you were observing yourself from outside or that the world around you wasn't real. These symptoms—referred to as ...

Dear Annie: I married my best friend 19 years ago, but we have known each other for nearly 40. Our shared history runs deep. We have weathered life’s highs and lows together, raised children, ...

Work used to be a team sport. It's not anymore. Most workers are more likely to reach for a platform than a person. We're outsourcing our curiosity, questions, and collaboration to ChatGPT, Google, ...

Many parents maintain a close and intimate relationship with their adult children later in life, especially after overcoming the initial distance and separation adulthood sparks when they leave their ...