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fromwww.mercurynews.com
11 hours ago

Asking Eric: I know it sounds petty, but I won't let my sick friend talk to me like this

My best friend of nearly 50 years has been diagnosed with cancer, and the prognosis isn't good. Naturally, I want to support her, but she's making it very challenging. I just spoke with her on the phone to check in, and she got angry with me over something incredibly simple. I had asked about her pain level during her treatment that day and expressed how sorry I was that she had to endure such pain.
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fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 day ago

Asking Eric: My husband's family sings so badly that they've ruined music for me

The last few years I've just started telling him and everyone around us that I don't like music and don't care for it in the background. I'm not embarrassed, it just hurts my ears, literally. I realize it brings him/them joy, but how much joy do I tolerate at my extreme discomfort? I actually used to really like, even love, some music, but now I completely hate it. Hating music is now part of my personality, which I never intended.
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fromPsychology Today
3 days ago

How to Deal With a High-Conflict Divorce

Document communications, set firm boundaries, and use neutral public settings to reduce conflict, protect children, and minimize stress and legal costs during high-conflict divorce.
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fromwww.mercurynews.com
4 days ago

Harriette Cole: Should I tell my husband why my friend won't visit us?

Unresolved spousal disrespect can push friends away and signals relationship problems that benefit from honest communication and professional couples counseling.
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fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 week ago

Dear Abby: Is this woman stalking my fiance?

A fiancée suspects a friend is pursuing her fiancé, and a co-worker feels excluded from office birthday traditions; both situations require clear boundary-setting.
fromFast Company
1 week ago

Sneaky time traps that cause you to work late

We've all been there: staying at work late. Complaining about not enough time in a day. Spending more hours staring at a glowing screen in a cubicle than you'd ever want to. And then we complain about how far outside the 9-to-5 our workday has stretched past. Maybe it's because we're a bit more unorganized than we'd like to admit.
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fromScary Mommy
1 week ago

Why So Many Women Struggle To Set Boundaries With Their Mother-In-Law

High-achieving women often struggle to set boundaries with mothers-in-law because desire for approval and generational differences in parenting and household dynamics create tension.
Parenting
fromSlate Magazine
1 week ago

My In-Laws Always Offer Us a Specific Favor When They Visit. They've Never Once Let Us Take Them Up On It.

Grandparents prioritize concert travel over engaging with their grandchildren, repeatedly using the parents' home as free lodging and leaving during important family moments.
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fromSlate Magazine
1 week ago

Help! I Met Up With My Gaming Community in Real Life. I'm Losing Sleep Over What I Did.

Acknowledge and protect your emotional boundaries in online friendships, communicate where necessary, and prioritize self-care when unreciprocated feelings make group interactions painful.
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fromPsychology Today
1 week ago

Why Saying "No" Is Your Biggest Strategic Flex

Use personal values to filter requests; say no confidently, prioritize rest, and focus on fewer priorities to increase creativity, innovation, and meaningful impact.
Parenting
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 months ago

Harriette Cole: How can I get my roommate to turn on the air conditioning?

Roommate dynamics can lead to resentment when shared responsibilities and expenses are uneven.
Loss of parents can bring out childhood dynamics among siblings, requiring emotional negotiation.
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fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 months ago

Harriette Cole: He's flaky and brooding but I can't stay away

Focus on self-worth and desire for a partner who is emotionally available.
To move on, stop engaging with the person who is causing emotional turmoil.
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