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Relationships
fromPsychology Today
1 week ago

The Hidden Rules Running Your Relationship

Unspoken relationship blueprints shape partners' expectations and, when mismatched and unaddressed, can cause recurring conflict, disconnection, and resentment.
fromSFGATE
2 weeks ago

Camping chaos hits one of California's most scenic spots

As dusk settled in at Site 19 at Sardine Lake Campground, life was pretty blissful. Here we were tucked away in the stunning and slightly remote Lost Sierra. The tent was up, and I had a beer, a comfy camping chair and a pine tree to stare at. It was almost car camping heaven, except Site 18's gassy Honda generator would not shut up.
Travel
fromThe Gottman Institute
2 weeks ago

20 Essential Questions to Ask Before Moving In Together

You've been together for a while now, and it feels right. Really right. The sleepovers have become more frequent, you've got a drawer at their place, and you find yourself daydreaming about Sunday mornings together without the rush to get home. The question keeps surfacing in those quiet moments: Should we move in together? It's exciting, isn't it? But also terrifying. Because while your heart might be saying "absolutely," there's this little voice wondering if you're truly ready for this next step.
Relationships
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

The Paradox of Expectations in Psychedelic Clinical Research

Clear, transparent expectations minimize anxiety and novelty in altered states, grounding the experience.
Mental health
#family-dynamics
#dating
Relationships
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

What to Do Before Reconnecting With an Estranged Relative

Evaluate expectations before reconnecting with estranged loved ones.
Acceptance of the person's current self is crucial for reconnection.
Set clear boundaries and prepare emotionally for the relationship's future.
fromScary Mommy
1 month ago

I Finally Learned That My Mother In Law Doesn't Owe Me Anything

The realization that my mother-in-law doesn’t owe me anything was freeing. It prompted me to let go of my expectations and appreciate her choices.
Relationships
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

The Solution Problem: Why Solving Problems Often Creates More

The rise in reported mental illness may stem from an expanding mental health infrastructure that changes expectations and perceptions of problems.
Television
fromVulture
1 month ago

The Gilded Age Recap: A Marriage Made on Fifth Avenue

The show struggles between seriousness and embracing its ridiculous potential.
fromNewsday
1 month ago

Jordi Fernandez has seen Knicks' Mike Brown evolve as NBA coach

Mike Brown is not scared and is always up for the challenge. He has faced high-pressure situations, including the longest playoff drought in history with Sacramento.
New York Knicks
Relationships
fromSlate Magazine
1 month ago

I Asked My Brother-in-Law for a Simple Favor Involving His Vacation Home. I Can't Believe His Callous Reply.

Expectations about reciprocity can lead to strained family relationships.
Relationships
fromSlate Magazine
1 month ago

Help! My Boyfriend Made a Head-Turning Claim About My Relationship With His Kids.

Maintaining a respectful distance in blended families can be crucial to avoid resentment.
US politics
fromemptywheel
1 month ago

Pam Bondi Admits She Must Fire Kash Patel and Dan Bongino - emptywheel

Expectations regarding Trump releasing Jeffrey Epstein files fueled conspiracy theories and aligned with his supporters' beliefs.
fromNewsday
2 months ago

Knicks starting to get picked at over coach search

For Cooper Flagg, finally hearing his name announced with the first pick—bound for the Dallas Mavericks—on Wednesday night provided a conclusion to a process that was set in stone for months... However, Flagg now faces significant expectations with a team aiming for a championship, which introduces its own challenges.
New York Knicks
Digital life
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

Artificial Excitements: How We Surrender to Electronic Media

Modern people have unrealistic expectations about life and its contradictory nature.
Life requires making choices between competing desires rather than achieving everything they want.
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

Realistic Expectations Can Reduce Your Negative Thoughts

Perseverance is the difference between success and defeat. To persevere is to remain constant in a purpose, idea, or task in the face of obstacles and discouragement.
Parenting
Parenting
fromSlate Magazine
2 months ago

Help! My Mother Has the Wildest Idea About How to Deal With Delivery Workers. And She's Demanding I Join Her.

Caring for aging parents can complicate family dynamics, especially when expectations clash with safety concerns.
Parenting
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Dear Abby: What do I look like, the Cheesecake Factory?

The daughter was ungrateful for her mother's efforts in making a sugar-free cake, expecting more than what was reasonable.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

You be the judge: my partner painted the walls, but left me to do the edges. Am I right to be angry?

When we decided to repaint, I was touched when Freddie gallantly announced: I'll do it you just rest. But when I came back and expressed disappointment, he just handed me the brush and said: You're better at the fiddly bits.
UK politics
Boston Red Sox
fromOver the Monster
3 months ago

Red Sox 5, Braves 1: Expectations Subverted

Enjoying movies that defy expectations reflects deeper aspects of life and current situations.
The unpredictability in both movies and baseball can create suspense and emotional engagement.
Parenting
fromPsychology Today
3 months ago

Advice for Parents of College Bound Students

Parents must recognize that today's college experience differs greatly from their own.
Realistic expectations about college life are essential for parents.
Emotional support from parents is crucial, but needs to align with the current college experience.
fromFast Company
3 months ago

Why the best leaders embrace 'strategic disappointment' (and how you can, too)

When Apple removed the headphone jack from the iPhone 7 in 2016, the backlash was immediate and fierce. Tech reviewers called it 'user-hostile and stupid.' Customers created petitions. Competitors ran ads mocking the decision.
Marketing tech
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 months ago

Harriette Cole: A special evening was ruined when she let a cute guy turn her head

You need to pause and assess your reaction to this situation. Yes, you could be overreacting... it might not be so awful for her to hang out with a cool guy.
NYC parents
fromPsychology Today
3 months ago

The Forecast in Your Mind: How Expectations Shape Experience

Dopamine rises in anticipation, not just reward—and the brain rebalances after a spike.
Mindfulness
#marriage
Relationships
fromPsychology Today
3 months ago

When Your Partner Changes Right After Marriage

Partners may not be who we thought they were.
Partners may not look closely enough at each other.
Partners must empathize and be more authentic with each other.
fromPsychology Today
3 months ago
Relationships

2 Hidden Factors That Can Chip Away at a Marriage

Hidden expectations in marriage can threaten trust and intimacy, leading to dissatisfaction.
Relationships
fromPsychology Today
3 months ago

When Your Partner Changes Right After Marriage

Partners may not be who we thought they were.
Partners may not look closely enough at each other.
Partners must empathize and be more authentic with each other.
#relationships
#parenting
fromBuzzFeed
4 months ago
Parenting

Kylie Kelce Told Jason Kelce He'd Be Allowed To Move Out If She And Their Daughters Were "Synced Up"

fromBuzzFeed
4 months ago
Parenting

Kylie Kelce Told Jason Kelce He'd Be Allowed To Move Out If She And Their Daughters Were "Synced Up"

Miami Dolphins
fromESPN.com
4 months ago

Revealing the identity of 'Prospect X,' and where 2025's most overlooked prospect landed

Prospect X prioritizes authenticity and groundedness during the draft process.
fromTODAY.com
4 months ago

Woman shares her mom's controversial Mother's Day gifting rule

Lydia believes a true Mother's Day gift is thoughtful and meant just for her, rather than items for cooking, cleaning, or household maintenance.
Everyday cooking
Parenting
fromBusiness Insider
4 months ago

I'm now 40 and unlikely to have children. My family lineage ends with me.

The author seeks a simpler life while struggling with family expectations and societal pressures.
Social media marketing
fromThe Drum
4 months ago

We hold influencers to an impossible standard. It is unsustainable

Influencers are held to unrealistic expectations that demand they be experts on all issues, leading to an unfair burden.
It's hypocritical to require influencers to weigh in on every complex issue without similar expectations for others.
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