Asking Eric: Remote worker vexed by friends who don't respect their 'office' hoursPeople often misunderstand remote work as having flexible free time, leading to unrelenting social invites during work hours.
Asking Eric: Friends think working from home is freedomRemote work requires clear boundaries; friends often misunderstand this, so assertively communicate your work hours.
Asking Eric: Remote worker vexed by friends who don't respect their 'office' hoursPeople often misunderstand remote work as having flexible free time, leading to unrelenting social invites during work hours.
Asking Eric: Friends think working from home is freedomRemote work requires clear boundaries; friends often misunderstand this, so assertively communicate your work hours.
Million-Dollar SmilesSociety's obsession with perfect teeth blurs the line between health and beauty, emphasizing natural smiles as rebellious.
10 Things to Say When Someone Asks Why You're Still SingleMany Americans chose to remain single, seeing it as a fulfilling life choice rather than a social failure.
The Unbearable Pressure of Being Single on New Year's EveNew Year's Eve can induce pressure for single people to enjoy an exciting celebration, creating feelings of panic and obligation.
10 Things to Say When Someone Asks Why You're Still SingleMany Americans chose to remain single, seeing it as a fulfilling life choice rather than a social failure.
The Unbearable Pressure of Being Single on New Year's EveNew Year's Eve can induce pressure for single people to enjoy an exciting celebration, creating feelings of panic and obligation.
When I Picked My 8th Grade Daughter Up from a Coed Party, I Was in for a Shock.Balancing children's independence with safety is crucial amidst unsupervised parties.
'I just wanted to punch a wall' - Meet the family that said no to a mobile phone for their teenagerThe significant social pressure on children to own smartphones leads to isolation for those without.
My 12-year-old feels left out without a smartphone and wrote an essay asking for one. We still said no.Preteen children face social pressure due to technology use, often leading to feelings of exclusion among peers without devices.Parental concern over impulse control and emotional complexity influences decisions on providing tech to preteens.
When I Picked My 8th Grade Daughter Up from a Coed Party, I Was in for a Shock.Balancing children's independence with safety is crucial amidst unsupervised parties.
'I just wanted to punch a wall' - Meet the family that said no to a mobile phone for their teenagerThe significant social pressure on children to own smartphones leads to isolation for those without.
My 12-year-old feels left out without a smartphone and wrote an essay asking for one. We still said no.Preteen children face social pressure due to technology use, often leading to feelings of exclusion among peers without devices.Parental concern over impulse control and emotional complexity influences decisions on providing tech to preteens.
Miss Manners: When it's your neighbor's kid ringing the doorbellIt's uncomfortable to say no to fundraising neighbors, but Miss Manners suggests standing firm against feeling pressured.
'Don't be boring!' How to cope with the social pressure to drink during Dry JanuaryDrinking is often associated with being fun, which creates societal pressure for those trying to abstain, making open conversations crucial for support.
Saoirse Hanley: I've been a binge drinker, and even been carted off in an ambulance, but I won't feel pressured to do Dry JanuaryThe societal pressure for 'Dry January' conflicts with personal enjoyment of occasional drinking.
'Don't be boring!' How to cope with the social pressure to drink during Dry JanuaryDrinking is often associated with being fun, which creates societal pressure for those trying to abstain, making open conversations crucial for support.
Saoirse Hanley: I've been a binge drinker, and even been carted off in an ambulance, but I won't feel pressured to do Dry JanuaryThe societal pressure for 'Dry January' conflicts with personal enjoyment of occasional drinking.
How to Speak Truth Without FearPeople often suppress controversial opinions due to fear of ostracism, even in free societies.
I Always Dreamed of Purchasing a Mercedes-Benz, But These 10 Red Flags Changed My MindLuxury doesn't always equate to happiness; ownership costs can diminish satisfaction.
People With Low IQs Are Confessing How Their Lives Are So Different From Yours, And It's Eye-OpeningBeing overwhelmed by high expectations can lead to feelings of inadequacy despite effort and skills, particularly for those with learning difficulties.
Therapists Explain Why It's OK to Stay Inside Even When It's Sunny OutStaying home on your day off can be beneficial if it aligns with your values; one day doesn't define your year.
People With Low IQs Are Confessing How Their Lives Are So Different From Yours, And It's Eye-OpeningBeing overwhelmed by high expectations can lead to feelings of inadequacy despite effort and skills, particularly for those with learning difficulties.
Therapists Explain Why It's OK to Stay Inside Even When It's Sunny OutStaying home on your day off can be beneficial if it aligns with your values; one day doesn't define your year.
When the Holidays Feel More Messy Than MerryThe holiday season increases anxiety due to social pressures, financial strains, and high expectations, making coping mechanisms essential for emotional well-being.
For multiracial Americans, Trump's attack on Harris felt personalThe challenges faced by individuals of multiracial heritage in feeling misunderstood and pressured to choose a single racial identity persist in society today.
Aoife Rooney: I'm a twenty-something who doesn't want to emigrate, run a marathon or get lip filler - did I miss the Gen Z life-plan memo?Mid-twenties are characterized by societal pressures to conform to certain life choices.Experiencing seismic life changes can be overwhelming, especially in a shifting friend dynamic.
Society doesn't want my kids': China's single women forced abroad to freeze their eggsChinese single women face barriers to egg freezing, prompting some to seek the procedure abroad.