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fromSlate Magazine
3 hours ago
Relationships

My Husband Is Obsessed With a New Move in Bed. All It Makes Me Think About Is Where His ... Package Has Been.

fromSlate Magazine
3 hours ago
Relationships

My Husband Is Obsessed With a New Move in Bed. All It Makes Me Think About Is Where His ... Package Has Been.

#marriage
Relationships
fromAll Singles And Married
3 weeks ago

10 Silent Ways Lack of Wisdom Is Destroying Your Marriage

Daily practical wisdom—listening deeply, avoiding comparisons, and meeting emotional needs—prevents silent erosion and preserves intimacy in marriage.
fromPortland Mercury
20 hours ago

SAVAGE LOVE: Full Spectrum

"We live in an age where social media informs and often defines younger generations' understanding and experience of themselves," said Elana Himmelfarb, an autism spectrum consultant. "Sexuality is part of identity, and HDTRH's son - like all young people - deserves an intentional, calm, fact-based and supportive approach to this new phase of his personal development."
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fromThe Gottman Institute
1 day ago

How Do I Emotionally Connect With My Partner?

A strong emotional connection built on trust, emotional intelligence, communication, shared activities, and safety strengthens relationships and helps partners navigate challenges.
fromPsychology Today
1 day ago

Talk to People With Hearing Loss Like You Talk to Siri

They might shout or slow down their words to an exaggerated crawl- veeeerrry slooowly -thinking it helps. But with hearing loss, louder isn't always better, and neither is overly slow speech. Both can distort the shape of words on the lips, making lipreading harder instead of easier. Others forget the basics. They turn away, cover their mouths, or call out from another room, expecting us to catch every word. (Spoiler alert: We won't.)
Public health
Relationships
fromPsychology Today
1 day ago

Social Narcissism: Communication Style as Exploitation

Chronic conversational imbalance—one partner dominating while the other is reduced to a listener—erodes intimacy and turns relationships into functional burdens.
#parenting
fromSlate Magazine
2 days ago
Parenting

My Brother Took Our Boys to a Classic Childhood Rite of Passage. Now One of Them Is Too Scared to Sleep Alone.

Parenting
fromScary Mommy
4 weeks ago

The Fine Line Of Pushing Your Kid To Be Their Best Without Pressuring Them

Encourage children with empathy by asking why they resist a specific activity, balance gentle challenge with sensitivity, and step back when genuine distress appears.
Parenting
fromTODAY.com
4 weeks ago

Parenting Confession of the Week: My Kids Are Making Me Lose My Mind

Give clear, single-step, positively phrased directions and praise first-time compliance to reduce frustration and teach children to follow requests.
fromSlate Magazine
2 days ago
Parenting

My Brother Took Our Boys to a Classic Childhood Rite of Passage. Now One of Them Is Too Scared to Sleep Alone.

#family-dynamics
#astrology
Relationships
fromPsychology Today
2 days ago

From Partner Blaming to Partner Esteem

Partner blaming provokes defensiveness and relationship decline; respectful, needs-based requests foster understanding, mutual respect, and healthier communication.
Relationships
fromAll Singles And Married
3 days ago

20 THINGS THAT SEXUALLY TURN OFF YOUR SPOUSE

A spouse's sexual desire decreases when trust, respect, hygiene, communication, and emotional safety are damaged by affairs, neglect, abuse, vulgarity, or entitlement.
Relationships
fromwww.mercurynews.com
4 days ago

Harriette Cole: My son won't forgive me for being a mama bear

Request a calm meeting where you listen without interrupting, apologize for past overstepping, and ask to build a new, respectful relationship while being patient.
#boundaries
#intimacy
fromPsychology Today
5 days ago
Relationships

3 Ways to Be More Intimate With a Partner

Intimacy is deeper than sex and involves being fully seen, fully heard, and truly known in primary relationships.
fromSlate Magazine
3 weeks ago
Relationships

My Girlfriend's Body Is Not Like Many Other Women's. It's Kind of Freaking Me Out.

Identify the specific source of discomfort, discuss concerns respectfully, respect her bodily autonomy, and assess whether attraction and compatibility are realistic.
#relationships
Relationships
fromIndependent
5 days ago

Modern Morals: My husband is not interested in sex since the birth of our second child. How do I approach this with him?

Frequent 'tired' or 'not in the mood' responses can create emotional distance and awkwardness in a previously active sexual relationship.
Parenting
fromPsychology Today
6 days ago

Everything You Wanted to Know About Curiosity But Didn't Ask

Curiosity persists throughout adulthood but shifts inward; strategic questions, humility, and small interventions restore candid curiosity and counter fake urgency.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 week ago

Harriette Cole: I don't want my book club to think I'm uptight

Lately, the meetings have shifted into more of a social gathering where the book barely gets mentioned. Instead, most of the night revolves around wine, snacks and catching up on everyone's personal drama. While I enjoy the company, I miss the actual book discussions that originally drew me to the group. I feel like the odd one out for wanting to stay on topic, and I worry that if I bring it up, I'll come across as uptight.
Relationships
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
1 week ago

Is Watching Porn Alone a Betrayal?

Whether watching porn is cheating depends on partners' mutually agreed expectations and boundaries rather than a universal moral rule.
Relationships
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 week ago

Harriette Cole: My friend ignored my birthday wishes, and the party was awful

Address the disappointment with the friend about excluded parents and unexpected guest costs, clarify planning decisions, and plan future celebrations yourself to maintain control.
Relationships
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

My wife and I don't have sex and she refuses to talk about it. Should I just give up?

Lack of sexual intimacy and avoidance of discussing it causes shame and threatens marriage; sexual issues must be addressed directly in therapy and communication.
Parenting
fromScary Mommy
1 week ago

You Should Only Be Reaching Out To Your College-Aged Kid Once A Week

Weekly, positive check-ins with college students and avoiding questions that solicit negative details support adjustment and reduce homesickness.
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
1 week ago

How to Make It Easier for Others to Tell You the Truth

People withhold honesty because speaking up feels socially risky; psychological safety lowers that risk and enables candid, learning-focused communication.
Relationships
fromSlate Magazine
1 week ago

I Thought My Marriage Was Happy. Then My Wife Asked Me to Agree to Something I'd Never Imagined.

An abrupt ultimatum to open a marriage after years of sexual dissatisfaction demands honest communication, couples therapy, and negotiated boundaries, not a unilateral choice.
fromSlate Magazine
1 week ago

My High School Boyfriend and I Broke Up Under Horrible Circumstances. Now He's Back, and Asking for the Impossible.

Let's start here: "Closure" is not what is achieved by sleeping with your high school boyfriend (or making out with him, for that matter). "Closure"-if such a thing exists (I have my doubts, but that's another subject)-is what happens after you both talk frankly and openly about what happened and how you felt, and you both come to accept that what happened, happened and is over and done with.
Relationships
#leadership
fromMedium
2 weeks ago
Artificial intelligence

No 31. Reflection of My First Year @ Microsoft as a Principal Product Designer

fromInfoQ
1 week ago
Psychology

Using Brain Science to Communicate and Lead Technical Teams Effectively

fromMedium
2 weeks ago
Artificial intelligence

No 31. Reflection of My First Year @ Microsoft as a Principal Product Designer

fromInfoQ
1 week ago
Psychology

Using Brain Science to Communicate and Lead Technical Teams Effectively

#conflict-resolution
Relationships
fromPsychology Today
1 week ago

Three Questions That Instantly Defuse Couples' Arguments

Healthy relationships treat conflict as a shared problem, prioritize making each partner feel heard, and cooperate as a team to find solutions.
#dating
#etiquette
Relationships
fromBustle
1 week ago

Help! I'm Almost 40 & My Boyfriend Is Wasting My Last Chance At Getting Pregnant

Prioritize clear commitment, respect, and reproductive goals; set boundaries or leave a relationship that lacks serious partnership and mutual effort.
Relationships
fromBustle
1 week ago

Use The "2:1 Ratio" To Solve Arguments In Your Relationship

Use a 2:1 ratio—follow each negative comment with at least two positive ones—to de-escalate conflicts and maintain trust, safety, and connection in a relationship.
Relationships
fromScary Mommy
1 week ago

My Husband Masturbates When I'm Home & It Hurts My Feelings

A partner's private masturbation often reflects habit, stress relief, or autopilot rather than rejection, but emotional hurt should be addressed with curiosity and compassion.
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
2 weeks ago

If You're Social But Still Lonely, You're Not Alone

Loneliness can arise when individuals possess communication skills but lack interlocutors willing or able to engage, a phenomenon called epistemic loneliness.
Relationships
fromPsychology Today
2 weeks ago

Two Signs a Couple Is Truly Compatible

Compatibility requires mutual adjustment and practical skills to handle boredom, conflict, problem-solving, daily stressors, aligned goals, and social preferences.
Relationships
fromBuzzFeed
2 weeks ago

27 Brutally Honest Lessons People Learned In Their First Year Of Marriage

Open marriages can succeed when partners communicate boundaries, respect bodily autonomy, and align on sexual needs and relationship priorities before commitment.
Relationships
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 weeks ago

Asking Eric: I know what I need to do after my girlfriend's behavior on the ATV outing

Feeling insecure about a partner's frequent attention-seeking from other men indicates a need to address relationship boundaries and personal security.
fromSlate Magazine
2 weeks ago

I Somehow Ended Up in Bed With Two of My Guy Friends. Then Things Took an Unexpected Turn.

We've known each other for a long time and never even flirted before this. I'd thought they were both straight, but there was touching and kissing in every combination that night, even if technically they only fucked me. We were all wasted and grieving, and it was a bad idea, but it was also very hot.
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Relationships
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 weeks ago

Dear Abby: My new husband gives me $400 a month. It's not enough.

Communicate clearly about finances and create a realistic budget to stop personal accounts from being drained; insist on fair sharing or reassess the relationship.
fromSlate Magazine
2 weeks ago

I Promised a Guy I Wouldn't Ghost Him. Then I Saw What He Was Like in Bed.

We mutually agreed that we value a strong connection that we want to bring to sexual encounters, which would ideally be repeat encounters even if it's just for casual sex.
Relationships
Education
fromeLearning Industry
2 weeks ago

Tips For Working Effectively With SMEs

Reset expectations and adjust collaboration strategies to work respectfully with SMEs, improving relationships and producing more effective instructional materials.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

This is how we do it: Asexuality is a spectrum. I don't experience sexual desire (but I do like having orgasms)'

After about six months of dating we decided to try an open arrangement so that Cameron could pursue people who are more sexual than I am. There were feelings of jealousy at first, but our relationship was strengthened because we had such strong communication, and I grew to feel really secure in our bond. It's been a huge blessing for us, because I've never loved sex.
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Relationships
fromBusiness Insider
2 weeks ago

My friend is a terrible roommate. She keeps using my stuff and won't do her chores - what do I do?

Establish clear boundaries, regular communication, and enforceable agreements to prevent friends from violating shared-space expectations.
Relationships
fromAll Singles And Married
2 weeks ago

7 HABITS OF COUPLES WHO LAST IN MARRIAGE

Happy couples build lasting marriages through intentional daily habits like clear communication, appreciation, shared goals, respectful conflict resolution, and quality time.
Relationships
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 weeks ago

Harriette Cole: When my mother prayed aloud for my wife's cold heart, we walked out. What now?

Address and resolve the conflict between spouse and parent through honest conversations, investigation of causes, and joint mediation with apologies when appropriate.
Relationships
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 weeks ago

Dear Abby: My neighbor is going to know if I try to escape her over-the-top party

You are not obligated to attend the entire New Year's Eve party; communicate flexible plans and RSVP later, attending briefly if desired.
Digital life
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Why do I use LOL so much in my texts?

Habitual use of 'LOL' functions as conversational punctuation, levity, and emotional crutch, prompting a weeklong experiment to stop and reassess communication habits.
UX design
fromInfoQ
2 weeks ago

Scaling the BBC Design System: Tooling, Community, Governance and Gardening

Lack of documentation, unclear ownership, poor communication, and deferred maintenance create intertwined dependencies that lead to costly, complex repairs.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 weeks ago

Miss Manners: My upset boyfriend skipped dinner because I didn't text him it was ready

We share the cooking, and due to shift work and other reasons, dinner can be anywhere between 6 p.m. and 8 p.m.Usually, when dinner is ready, whoever cooked it will send a message in the group chat to call everyone to the table. (People might be spread out on three different floors, or outside.) Recently, my boyfriend and I went on an outing during the day. We had an amazing day of hiking.
Relationships
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
3 weeks ago

The One Simple Secret to Better Communication

Moving hands while speaking aids word retrieval and improves communication; suppressing gestures or self-consciousness hinders expressive ability.
fromPsychology Today
3 weeks ago

3 Relationship Lessons from "The Summer I Turned Pretty"

All these elements make for great entertainment, but it can be argued that the show has more than just good storytelling - it also offers lessons about what is (and isn't) healthy in our relationships. The Summer I Turned Pretty offers the viewers solid examples of what healthy relationships look like, and what behaviours we should be seeking from the people around us, as well as those to avoid.
Television
fromBustle
3 weeks ago

The "10 Minute Rule" Is A Low-Effort Way To Reconnect With Your Partner

When was the last time you had an uninterrupted chat with your partner? It's so easy to come home from a busy day, turn on a show, and then go to bed without really catching up. While it's fine to coexist on occasion - let's be real, sometimes you're just too tired to talk - it's still important to check in regularly.
Relationships
Parenting
fromTODAY.com
3 weeks ago

Middle School Teacher Says 'Let Your Kids Date," and the Internet Is Divided

Banning middle and high schoolers from dating cuts off communication and prevents parental guidance when teens pursue relationships secretly.
fromFast Company
3 weeks ago

14 mistakes leaders make when giving feedback

"You're not a team player" is an example of feedback that makes an assertion about a person's character. The receiver of this feedback is likely to experience a "fight, flight, or freeze" response because the feedback conversation has just become deeply personal. As a result, the feedback will not be heard by the receiver and therefore misses the opportunity to promote learning, growth, or improvement.
Business
#common-knowledge
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago
Psychology

When Everyone Knows That Everyone Knows by Steven Pinker review communication breakdown

Human communication is shaped by recursive assumptions and unacknowledged baggage, complicating exchanges and requiring reason to achieve mutually beneficial outcomes.
fromHarvard Gazette
3 weeks ago
Books

Why is your head not exploding? Steven Pinker can explain. - Harvard Gazette

Common knowledge is the mutual, iterated awareness that enables coordination, social bonds, humor, language, and collective behavior.
fromPsychology Today
3 weeks ago

Stop Enabling Passive Aggression

Have you run into someone who is always bubbly, upbeat, and never seems down on life? The truth is, everyone experiences both positive and negative emotions-and when someone seems incapable of acknowledging anything less than happiness or joy in their lives, it could be a sign they're avoidant of more uncomfortable feelings. Yes, allowing yourself to recognize and experience sadness, guilt, shame, embarrassment, and anger can be unpleasant. It can bring up painful memories or cause worry about current relationships.
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fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 weeks ago

Asking Eric: We take secret trips without our other friend. Is that wrong?

Communicate honestly when choosing to vacation with one friend to avoid secretive behavior and accept possible hurt feelings as consequences.
Relationships
fromThe Gottman Institute
3 weeks ago

Lack of Emotional Connection in Relationships: Signs of Emotional Disconnection

Emotional disconnection gradually erodes intimacy but can be rebuilt through open communication, empathy, shared activities, and professional support.
Remote teams
fromArnie Nicola
3 weeks ago

Before You Go Remote: 16 Disadvantages of Working from Home - arnienicola

Remote work increases isolation, burnout, distractions, and communication gaps, requiring intentional social contact, clear boundaries, dedicated workspaces, and improved digital communication practices.
Relationships
fromSlate Magazine
3 weeks ago

My Girlfriend Has More Orgasms Than I Can Count. The Problem Is What Happens to Me.

If a partner's frequent, intense orgasms during intercourse prevent your orgasm, pursue alternative sexual activities and communicate needs to achieve satisfaction.
fromPsychology Today
3 weeks ago

What Do You Expect From Me?: Blending Traditions and Cultures

For cross-cultural marriages, traditions from both backgrounds often dictate aspects such as wedding ceremonies, gender roles, career ambitions, and family dynamics. As a result, couples frequently navigate differences in expectations and traditions to foster their foundation. This blending of traditions necessitates ongoing negotiation and compromise. Partners learn to recognize which aspects of their respective cultures are most meaningful and decide together how to integrate (or adapt) them within their shared lives.
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Philosophy
fromBig Think
3 weeks ago

Meet the philosopher outsmarting me since kindergarten

Clear reasoning and artful giving of reasons persuades more effectively than vague reassurances and is a crucial intellectual skill for changing minds.
fromPsychology Today
3 weeks ago

How to Talk to a Loved One About Getting Mental Health Help

You may notice changes in your loved one before they recognize the shift in themselves. For example, they may be having trouble managing their emotions (e.g., get angry more easily or seem down). You also might start to see the ways that their actions or inactions are unhealthy. They may have started increasing the amount of alcohol they drink each weekend, or they've stopped engaging in activities that they used to enjoy.
Mental health
fromObserver
4 weeks ago

Difficult Conversations in a Hybrid World: Why Leaders Must Rethink Connection

When the world of work turned upside down in 2020, we quickly adapted to Zoom calls, Slack threads and digital whiteboards. At first, this newfound flexibility felt liberating. But as we settle into a long-term hybrid reality, cracks are appearing. Misunderstandings multiply, trust frays and decisions stall when colleagues aren't physically together. As a coaching psychologist working with leaders and teams across industries, the strain that hybrid structures place on communication has become clear.
Remote teams
Relationships
fromwww.bbc.com
4 weeks ago

I didn't want sex with my husband after having our baby

Loss of libido commonly follows childbirth; open communication and removing pressure can help restore intimacy between partners.
Relationships
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 weeks ago

I had sex with another man while my husband slept. Is he right to be furious?

Open relationships require explicit boundaries, honest communication, and mutual respect; unclear expectations during group sex can cause hurt, silence, and eroded trust.
Careers
fromFortune
4 weeks ago

Harvard Business School's top negotiation expert has career advice for Gen Z: It's not about you | Fortune

Career advancement depends on prioritizing connection and communication, using curiosity and a learning mindset rather than forceful persuasion.
Public health
fromPsychology Today
4 weeks ago

What to Expect When Your Loved One Is Dying: The Good Death

Understanding three end-of-life phases and offering compassionate, educational support can transform dying into a peaceful, dignified process.
Remote teams
fromRemotive Blog
4 weeks ago

[Newsletter] Small Tweaks, Big Shifts

Small, targeted changes in language, mindset, ergonomics, and applications produce meaningful improvements in communication, work comfort, productivity, and job-seeking success.
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