#social-expectations

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www.mercurynews.com
2 days ago
Writing

Miss Manners: I got stuck in an awkward situation, and now my friend says I'm a liar

Communicate discomfort with unequal gift exchanges directly to avoid misunderstandings. [ more ]
ESPN.com
3 weeks ago
San Francisco 49ers

Facts vs. Feelings: Eight players to watch as the season kicks off

The transition from summer to fall engenders emotional responses and societal pressures that can be challenging for individuals. [ more ]
BuzzFeed
1 month ago
Writing

"AITA For Telling My Fiance That I'll Wear Makeup For The Wedding If He Does" - This Bride Is Being Pressured By Her Fiance And Mother-In-Law To Wear Makeup Even Though She Hates It

Bridal beauty standards pressure brides into unrealistic beauty ideals, which can conflict with personal values about self-acceptance and identity. [ more ]
Scary Mommy
4 months ago
Writing

I Wanna Have Fun, But I Just Don't Know How

Struggle of finding fun amidst social expectations. [ more ]
Calm Sage - Your Guide to Mental and Emotional Well-being
5 months ago
Mental health

7 Signs You're a Closet Introvert (With Tips to Find Connections)

Introverts often feel overlooked and misunderstood in a society that praises extroverted personalities.
Closet introverts may project an extroverted persona but actually crave alone time to recharge.
Closet introverts adapt to social situations but draw energy from solitude, unlike extroverts.
Social pressure and the need to connect with others can drive closet introverts to act more extroverted than they are. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
7 months ago
Digital life

Facebook's endless back-to-school photos spark complex feelings for childfree people like me but sadness isn't one of them | Van Badham

Struggles of undergoing IVF treatment and experiencing multiple failures
Unspoken social expectations and awkwardness surrounding pregnancy news [ more ]
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