Once upon a Drag Race episode, RuPaul asked a seemingly simple question: 'If you can't love yourself, how in the hell are you going to love somebody else?' That now-iconic sign-off resonated with ...

It’s hard to avoid mentions of self-love these days. Social media inundates us with jargon about achieving self-love by knowing our attachment styles and “re-parenting ourselves,” while assessing ...

Loving yourself sounds simple, but for many of us, knowing where to start is a mystery. The truth is, you may not have been taught how to love yourself. In fact, you may have been taught the opposite ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. author of Chained to the Desk in a Hybrid World: A Guide to Balance. February is “Heart Month,” and it’s a time to pay attention ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about relationships, personality, and everyday psychology. Friendships are the cornerstone of our existence. Healthy ...

We all wear various masks to conceal ourselves. If you’ve ever greeted a neighbor you’d rather not talk to, you know exactly what I mean. You smile even though you don’t feel like smiling. You may ask ...

Have you ever wondered why it’s so hard to feel good about yourself, no matter how much you accomplish? Or why you’re quick to doubt your own worth? Often, the answer goes back to childhood. Growing ...

In a world that constantly pushes us to compare ourselves, we often demand so much from ourselves that we forget the basics: treating ourselves with kindness and respect. Self-love isn't selfishness, ...

Scientists have a problem studying self-love. Research abounds on self-compassion, self-esteem, self-care, and even unconditional positive self-regard. Scholars have published definitions of these ...

How much do you love the person in the mirror? Do they feel complete, or are you waiting for the person who will complete you and live happily ever after? Loving yourself sounds simple, but every ...