Do you carefully choose your words, monitor your partner's mood or avoid difficult conversations because you're worried about their reaction? We explore the psychology of walking on eggshells in a relationship, what it can mean and when the pattern deserves closer attention.

Perhaps you've replayed a conversation over and over, wondering if you came across as rude. Perhaps you've spent days weighing up a decision, only to question it once you've finally made it. Or perhaps your mind seems to treat every small uncertainty as something that needs solving before you can truly relax.

Why do intelligent women overthink? Explore the psychology behind rumination, perfectionism, anxiety and overactive minds, backed by psychological research.