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fromPsychology Today
1 week ago

I Have a Best Friend-Here Are 4 Reasons No One Knows

Using terms like 'my best friend' can alienate others in social situations.
#parenting
fromIndependent
3 weeks ago
Parenting

Ask Allison: My daughter was excluded by pals because I don't allow social media. I'm furious their mums didn't intervene

fromIndependent
3 weeks ago
Parenting

Ask Allison: My daughter was excluded by pals because I don't allow social media. I'm furious their mums didn't intervene

Parenting
fromSlate Magazine
2 months ago

Help! I Thought My Son Had Found a Close Friend. Then the Kid's Mom Betrayed Us.

Helping children navigate feelings of exclusion can promote resilience and emotional growth.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

One of my friends at school has turned toxic. How do I discuss it with her? | Ask Annalisa Barbieri

It's never too early to learn that while it's good to think compassionately about what's happening to others, ultimately they own their behaviour and you own yours.
Relationships
fromSlate Magazine
1 month ago

Are Our Rich Friends Worthy of Empathy? My Husband and I Are at an Impasse.

Understanding your friendships from a perspective of financial inequality can help to realize that wealth often comes with hidden costs, including emotional stress and personal sacrifice.
Relationships
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fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

The best support for a friend with cancer? Presence, listening and space to vent

The number one complaint is when other people who are well-meaning and sharing, 'I know what you're going through; my grandmother had cancer and, oh, by the way, she died.'
US news
Women
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

What Drives Friendly Competition Between Good Friends?

Female competition is primarily social rather than physical, often influenced by social media.
Toxic competition harms friendships; healthy competition can foster motivation.
fromBustle
2 months ago

The 'AJLT' Cast Gave A Surprisingly Honest Answer To This Samantha Question

Nixon humorously dismissed the idea of Miranda reaching out to Samantha for support while Davis expressed uncertainty about Charlotte needing her, suggesting a shift in their dynamics.
Relationships
Relationships
fromBustle
2 months ago

Your Friends Deserve A "Millennial Thank You Note"

Millennials express gratitude after hangouts with overt earnestness, contrasting with Generation Z's sarcastic validation.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Miss Manners: They snubbed us, we cut them, then things got awkward

Miss Manners asserts that repeatedly not responding to invitations warrants the decision to not invite someone again, thus protecting hosts' time and resources.
Coronavirus
Relationships
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

The Backlash of Assertiveness

Assertiveness can expose hidden imbalances in relationships.
Speaking up may disturb long-standing dynamics.
Certain friendships depend on silence or overfunctioning.
Parenting
fromVulture
2 months ago

The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives Recap: Standing on Business

This episode features a pivotal scene discussing characters' religious beliefs, a long-anticipated moment for the viewer.
Relationships
fromPsychology Today
3 months ago

Why "Nice" Friendships Aren't Necessarily Safe

Emotional incongruence in friendships can undermine psychological safety.
Covert narcissism often masks underlying relational issues.
Establishing boundaries is crucial for self-trust and recovery in friendships.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 months ago

Miss Manners: I hate their dinnertime conversation but I can't just find new friends

I'm fed up! The conversation only about food at mealtimes makes me lose my appetite, and I miss the engaging discussions we used to have.
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