One thing that can drive a wedge between parent and child is something known as “emotional distance.” One psychologist shares ...

Oftentimes, parents do their best, and they still miss the mark here and there. One way this can show up is by being emotionally unavailable to their kids. Emotionally unavailable people show signs ...

Lately, there's been a greater focus on children's social and emotional development—and that's not bad. However, you may have big feelings about all of the talk about big feelings—namely, you may feel ...

Tension: Many adults raised by emotionally cold parents struggle with closeness, despite appearing independent and self-sufficient. Noise: Cultural narratives equate emotional distance with strength ...

You may continually find yourself in a relationship with a narcissist. Often, you may not realize it until it is too late, and you have already intertwined important aspects of your life with the ...

Growing up with emotionally immature parents leaves marks that are subtle but lasting. Instead of providing steady comfort, they may have been unpredictable, dismissive, or too absorbed in their own ...

When fathers are emotionally distant, whether from life's pressures or their own experiences, it can leave lasting marks on ...