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fromwww.npr.org
8 hours ago

If compliments make you feel super awkward, this comic is for you

Responding positively to compliments not only improves self-esteem but also enhances the social connection between the individuals involved, fostering a more rewarding interaction overall.
Mindfulness
fromPsychology Today
1 week ago

Why Do You Have to Be So Mean?

When a person's self-concept is impaired, the 'self' is always vulnerable. Moreover, those with a vulnerable self-concept may misperceive the actions of others and attribute malicious intent where none exists.
Mental health
#family-dynamics
#communication
#narcissism
#friendship
fromSlate Magazine
2 weeks ago
Relationships

Help! I've Been Telling My Best Friend My Baby Name for Years. She Just Committed the Ultimate Betrayal.

fromSlate Magazine
2 weeks ago
Relationships

Help! I've Been Telling My Best Friend My Baby Name for Years. She Just Committed the Ultimate Betrayal.

fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Call me Chickenella!' How Guardian readers got their nicknames and what they feel about them

The name Weeb made me feel loved. My foster father gave me the nickname Weeb around 1995 because I have very thick, dark hair and I was in my gawky teens.
Relationships
fromwww.mercurynews.com
4 weeks ago

Amal Clooney takes guests' phones when she entertains at home

Amal Clooney stated guests at her home must surrender their phones to maintain privacy. She emphasizes the importance of meaningful interactions without digital interruptions, especially as parents.
Relationships
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Reflective Listening to Enhance Relationships

Life does not provide ready-made answers; it is through experience that understanding arises.
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

How to Recover From an Act of Rudeness

Random acts of rudeness have lasting negative effects on individuals and organizations, impacting mental well-being and social dynamics.
Fundraising
fromSlate Magazine
1 month ago

I Have an Approach to Business Meetings That Might Be Deeply Off-Putting. I Can't Help It!

Navigating personal inquiries in professional settings can be challenging, especially when boundaries are tested.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Asking Eric: My husband says I'm being mean to the neighbor. Do I need to do something?

Consider reaching out to your neighbor to express concern and suggest rescheduling.
Text communication can easily misinterpret tone; clarify intentions.
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Do You Want a Healthier Relationship?

Effective communication significantly influences relationship dynamics, with tone being more impactful than content in conflicts.
Assertive communication is crucial for nurturing healthy relationships and requires goodwill from both parties.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Why Can't People with Borderline Personality Find Joy?

Understanding emotion regulation in BPD requires examining interpersonal support rather than just internal coping mechanisms.
Relationships
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Was I Helping, or Just Playing a Role in Her Script?

Histrionic personality disorder can complicate mentoring relationships by obscuring the true emotional state of the individual.
fromIndependent
2 months ago

Everyone's talking about: The 'Let Them' Theory - can it really change your life for the better?

Focus on personal responses rather than attempting to change others, according to Mel Robbins' 'Let Them' theory.
fromWIRED
2 months ago

Is He Really Mad at Me? Maybe ChatGPT Knows

Generative AI is being used for interpersonal conflict resolution but may exacerbate anxiety in human relationships.
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

A Personal Method for Emotional Regulation

Emotional dysregulation significantly impacts home and workplace interactions.
Acknowledging anger as a natural response is crucial for emotional management.
Setting a metaphorical expiration date for anger is a useful strategy.
#conflict-resolution
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

Understanding Loneliness: The Deep-Seated Kind

There is a crucial distinction between circumstantial and deep-seated loneliness.
Circumstantial loneliness is often temporary and can be addressed effectively.
Deep-seated loneliness requires understanding and exploration of one's emotional history.
Relationships
fromPsychology Today
3 months ago

Do You Wonder Why You Don't Have More Friends?

Connection is fostered by allowing space for others' emotions.
Small acts of attentiveness can lead to deeper relationships.
Embracing vulnerability enhances our empathy towards others.
Care and curiosity towards others creates a safe environment.
fromAll Singles And Married
3 months ago

SOME SOCIAL RULES THAT MAY HELP YOU.

Don't call someone more than twice continuously. If they don't pick up, presume they have something important to attend to.
Relationships
fromPsychology Today
3 months ago

Are You the Jerk at Work?

Recognizing jerk behavior in ourselves is harder than seeing it in others.
Successful workplace relationships stem from understanding what we can offer others.
Communication is essential; others cannot anticipate our needs.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
3 months ago

The Key to Becoming More Authentic at Work

Authenticity at work enhances employee well-being and strengthens relationships.
Ideal worker norms hinder employees from displaying their true selves.
Letting go of inauthentic behaviors is key to being true at work.
Sharing personal values and life outside of work boosts authenticity.
fromPsychology Today
3 months ago

How Are You Viewed by Others at Work?

You're likely to form lasting impressions within seconds of meeting someone, with initial beliefs strongly influencing your ongoing perceptions, leading to an anchoring effect.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
4 months ago

Managing Conflict in a Polarized World

Polarization significantly increases the risk for interpersonal conflict, hostility, and in some cases, violence, stemming from psychological reactions that view conflict as a threat.
Mental health
fromSlate Magazine
4 months ago

Help! I Think My Friend Would Highly Benefit from Plastic Surgery-And It's My Duty to Tell Her.

I've taken a not totally intentional step back from social media and have absorbed the news without the opinions of thousands of other people.
Mental health
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
4 months ago

How to Keep Current Events from Straining Your Relationships

Political stress is significantly impacting American lives and relationships.
This stress is a shared concern across political affiliations.
Strategies include limiting exposure to political discourse and strengthening connections.
#reality-tv
Relationships
fromVulture
5 months ago

Summer House Recap: Ex Marks the Spot

Reality shows amplify the emotional turmoil of breakups by forcing exes to coexist in uncomfortable situations, unlike real life.
Online learning
fromPsychology Today
4 months ago

Not Zombies but Zoombies

Facial expressions are vital for relationship building; pandemic habits have hindered this ability.
Explicit teaching of emotional expression is essential for Generation Z.
philosophy
fromThe Conversation
4 months ago

Avoiding your neighbor because of how they voted? Democracy needs to you talk to them instead

Political anger is a widespread issue that disrupts social relationships and daily life decisions.
Relationships
fromFast Company
4 months ago

How to get along with anyone based on your conflict triggers and style

Understanding teammates' conflict triggers can enhance team dynamics.
Conflict is often more about people than the actual issues at hand.
Learning how to resolve conflicts is essential for collaboration.
fromPsychology Today
5 months ago

Why Everyone Should Deeply Understand Their Strengths

When we recognize and understand our strengths, we can overcome ruminating thoughts, set reasonable expectations for others, and ultimately gain a competitive edge in our field.
Mindfulness
Relationships
fromPsychology Today
5 months ago

Balancing Togetherness and Independence in Relationships

Healthy family dynamics mirror atomic behavior, balancing attraction and repulsion for stable relationships.
Bowen family systems theory highlights the necessity of maintaining individuality in the face of family unity.
Remote teams
fromSlate Magazine
5 months ago

Slate launches Good Job, a brand new advice column about the modern workplace.

Slate's new advice column, Good Job, addresses emotional and interpersonal conflicts in the modern workplace.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
6 months ago

Horoscopes Jan. 26, 2025: Lucinda Williams, stick to what you do best

Success comes from patience, hard work and honesty with those you want to work with.
East Bay (California)
fromPsychology Today
6 months ago

Easy Forms of Effective Anger Regulation

Regulating perceived vulnerability is more effective than traditional anger management, which often leads to chronic resentment.
fromPsychology Today
7 months ago

Giving the Gift of Validation

Validation is essential for emotional health and interpersonal relationships, as it acknowledges and accepts others' feelings and perspectives without judgment, fostering love and understanding.
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