Each of us is full of inconsistencies and inconstancies. Looking back at our own lives, each of us would not see uniformity but diversity and multiplicity. The philosopher Montaigne (1533-1592) notes, ...

It is quite common for people not to be able to make up their minds. One of the most famous literary examples comes from Shakespeare’s play, Hamlet, in which the protagonist Hamlet poses the ...

After losing 30 pounds a few years ago, Rosanna Gill wanted to lose 10 more, but a few factors kept her from making the effort it would require. After all, she didn’t need to drop additional weight ...

Do you often find yourself in "analysis paralysis"? It is a state where you’ve thoroughly evaluated every detail, know all the possible outcomes, but still can’t seem to decide. Ambivalence is the ...

Life often presents mixed emotions. This feeling is called ambivalence. It means having conflicting feelings about the same ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Mark Travers writes about the world of psychology. Mixed feelings in relationships can stem from unresolved conflicts, differences ...