A breakup is hard enough, but the aftermath is when things can really get dicey. Some people ease into a separation with occasional phone calls and hookups until they feel ready to fully cut ties.

There are wounds you can't see, but they hurt every time you breathe. Infidelity is one of those invisible scars: it breaks promises, shatters trust, and leaves your soul in pieces, just when you ...

After decades of trying to be perfect, people over 65 discover that letting go of exhausting social expectations—from fashion rules to family peacekeeping—transforms them into the most magnetic, ...

Having close friends who value and respect us is one of the biggest blessings in life. However, some friendships are kept just for the sake of it, and sometimes we feel like we are starting to outgrow ...

Power is often confused with control. The instinct to manage outcomes, influence how others behave, and keep everything in place can easily be mistaken for strength. But real power, Mel Robbins ...

A good life isn't about having more, it's about letting go of what never served you to begin with. Everyone’s idea of a “good life” looks a little different. For some, it’s about having meaningful ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. author of Chained to the Desk in a Hybrid World: A Guide to Balance. If you’re like most people, you can probably think of a ...

Regret. It seems to be a fact of life: the one who got away, the job you didn’t take, the fight you wish you hadn’t had, the choice of the wrong school, the investment you didn’t make, the money you ...

Some people seem weirdly good at letting go after a break-up — they don't spiral, obsess, or keep opening old wounds. Instead ...