The Pillars of Social Connection
Rising interest in social connection shows a need to build relationships and community.
Relationships
Ale and Alex, after 14 years, decide to hold a breakup party to celebrate their mutual decision to separate. The idea comes from Ale's father, who believes separations should be celebrated.
A bridesmaid's role is to support the bride, minimize drama, and solve problems, but sometimes the bridesmaid may create issues instead of helping.
Many of us struggle with conflict and feel unsatisfied with the results of trying to manage conflicts with our spouse, children, parents, or co-workers. This is a frequent presenting issue in psychotherapy and a long-term challenge for most people.
Ilana Dunn, host of the Seeing Other People podcast, predicts that more Gen Zers and millennials will prefer in-person meetups over dating apps for finding partners.
'One of the biggest issues people have is that they are ashamed of their financial lives. They feel that they've made poor financial decisions and dread confronting these uncomfortable realities.'
"Lied on our first date. It was such a small thing. I had caught him calling me the wrong name... Turns out, he's actually a massive liar, manipulator, and gaslighter."
My husband and I have spent 40-plus years avoiding each other's food deal breakers. He only cooks bacon outdoors on the grill or when I'm not home, and I cook Brussels sprouts when he's not home.
Arguments may erupt suddenly and escalate quickly, driven by intense emotions that feel overwhelming and difficult to control. There might be yelling, threats to leave, or accusations that seem disproportionate—not because the person is manipulative, but because they're deeply distressed.
Shallow shared that she had learned to be more accepting of herself and various things she's been through in her life. That acceptance, she said, extended to others and that she has also become more compassionate.
Being an active bystander requires the willingness and confidence to intervene. Confidence to intervene can be affected by our relationship with those involved. Using specific strategies such as planning ahead can help to increase bystander confidence.