Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Mark Travers writes about the world of psychology. “Affection deprivation” refers to an inadequacy of emotional warmth, care and ...

UNICEF supports parents and caregivers in Guatemala with training and skills that turn talking, hugging and play into ...

When you have a difficult relationship or history with your parents, everything can feel fraught. But sometimes, the impacts are more subtle — rather than big, dramatic fights, it's the little things ...

A lack of affection in your childhood can deeply impact your future relationships, whether romantic or platonic. It can make it difficult to understand affectionate cues, show affection, and even ...

Our pet companions share an emotional bond with us and experience many of the joys and stresses of the lives we share. As our ...

For many fathers, the coronavirus pandemic tightly wove work with family life. Because remote work and remote school were a fact of life for a lot of families, some fathers have spent much more time ...

Have you ever wondered how the lack of affection you experienced as a child may continue to shape the way you navigate relationships today? It’s a sobering thought, but the absence of those small, ...

Affection and love in the family is quite nature and must to have elements to promote the harmony and positive growth of the family. It is the deep affection that makes parents inclined to the ...

Navigating relationships can be tricky, especially when it comes to expressing personal needs like affection. It’s easy to assume that your partner should naturally know how you feel, but that’s not ...

In today's Dear Annie column, a wife struggles with her husband’s lack of physical affection and seeks advice on reconnecting while preserving her emotional well-being.