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 ...

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When we think of an unhealthy relationship, we often picture loud fights, sheer manipulation, or clear-cut abuse. But sometimes, controlling behavior is more subtle—it sneaks in quietly, disguised as ...

The road to hell is paved with good intentions and tread most often by enablers. Here's why love that enables often destroys lives. Fans of TLC’s My 600 Pound Life might know, in graphic detail, how ...