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RelationshipsfromSlate Magazine1 month agoI 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.
MindfulnessfromstupidDOPE | Est. 20082 months agoWhen Kindness Isn't Returned: Learning to Let Go and Live Unapologetically | stupidDOPE | Est. 2008Kindness does not guarantee kindness in return; people act based on their own nature, not yours.
fromPsychology Today2 months agoEco-Anxiety Is the New NormalEco-anxiety reflects the chronic worry about climate change and its impact on future generations.Fostering reciprocal relationships with nature is essential for mitigating eco-anxiety.Collective awareness of eco-anxiety can inspire a movement towards environmental stewardship.
RelationshipsfromPsychology Today2 months agoIs Romantic Reciprocity Beneficial?Reciprocity is essential in romantic relationships, fostering connection and emotional balance.Not all reciprocity is healthy; some forms can be toxic and detrimental to love.Healthy romantic reciprocity avoids scorekeeping and focuses on mutual intentions.