#social-obligations tag

Is Society Real?

Society exists as a real entity distinct from individuals, comparable to how organs form a brain; denying society's existence while acknowledging individuals is logically inconsistent.

Digital life

fromSilicon Canals

6 days ago

I once told someone I couldn't come to their event because I had plans and the plans were sitting in silence in my own home for four hours - and that was the first time I understood that solitude wasn't something I chose when nothing better was available, it was something I chose over almost everything - Silicon Canals

Intentional solitude and silence provide greater value for creativity and well-being than constant social obligations and information consumption.

fromBuzzFeed

2 weeks ago

26 Social Burdens Women Shoulder That Are Completely Exhausting

Putting on makeup. Like, we're supposed to disguise ourselves; otherwise, people think we didn't take this outing seriously, didn't care enough, or didn't act professionally. In some ways, beauty standards are social obligations. Keeping up with nails, clothes, hair, etc., that's almost an expectation in some relationships.

Women

Relationships

fromwww.mercurynews.com

2 months ago

Miss Manners: Their spoiled daughter shut down the party

Politely decline an invitation that no longer justifies the travel and expense, and do not provide an explanation.

Writing

fromPsychology Today

2 months ago

The French Word You Need For the Holidays

Holiday gatherings blend repetitive social obligations, small talk, and logistical hassles, yet moments of sincere reconnection—retrouvailles—bring relief and renewed familiarity.

fromwww.theguardian.com

7 months ago

The ultimate test: watching this glorious sporting summer has given me a headache

During a summer packed with sporting events, finding time to enjoy life amid the social obligations and sports fandom becomes a challenging balancing act.

London music

fromScary Mommy

9 months ago

How Much Control Should Kids Have Over Their Birthday Invite List?

"When it comes to kids and parenting, there is no more confusing etiquette than birthday party etiquette - there are so many unspoken rules, regional differences, and school policies that it's hard to know what's completely accepted behavior and what's seen as weird, presumptuous, or even rude."

Parenting