Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Nina A. Kohn is a Distinguished Professor of Law at Syracuse University and a Visiting Professor at Yale Law School. This ...

The holidays are here basically, and for some of us, that means the dread of sparring with family members over differing beliefs. Alongside turkey and stuffing, disagreements and fights may also be on ...

When you’re with your partner, best friend or close family member, conversations can feel endless—in the best way. You can talk for hours about your dreams, your childhood memories and random thoughts ...

Like many other kinds of relationships, respect plays a fundamental role in crafting healthy family dynamics, according to a study from the Journal of Family Theory & Review. Not only does it provide ...

This guest post is written by Zach Bell, M.Ed. “If you think you’re enlightened, go spend a week with your family.” — Ram Dass When December arrives, we may feel a familiar emotional cocktail of ...

The holidays can be a stressful time—especially if there's a chance of getting into an argument with your loved ones.

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In contrast to the current discourse, many adults with toxic family members do not want to lose contact with them. In fact, they often want to be closer. In therapy, clients describe trying many ways ...