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fromSlate Magazine
1 week ago

I Had a Baby Much Earlier Than My Friends Did. Now It's Their Turn, But I Remember How They Treated Me.

It sounds like those friendships have ended. You've demoted the people with whom you went to high school (or they demoted themselves) to longtime acquaintances. I'm not making judgments here: It's clear they let you down, and you'd hoped for more from them-I'm not suggesting you not be hurt, or resentful that they're turning their attention to you now, when they need you.
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fromSilicon Canals
1 week ago

There's a specific kind of exhaustion that comes from being the person everyone calls when things fall apart, and then sitting alone in your own crisis wondering why nobody thinks to check on you - Silicon Canals

Highly empathetic people who consistently support others receive significantly less support in return, becoming invisible when they themselves face crises.
fromSilicon Canals
1 month ago

You don't need dozens of friends: the research on how many close connections actually matter - Silicon Canals

Ever wonder why you're exhausted trying to maintain relationships with everyone from your high school lab partner to that person you met at a conference three years ago? Here's something that might surprise you: anthropologist Robin Dunbar's research suggests our brains can only handle about 150 social connections, and of those, only five make up our innermost circle. That's right, five.
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Law
fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago

Rowdy travels with attorneys, court staff land NY Supreme Court justice lifelong ban from bench amNewYork

Justice Sherri Eisenpress retired early after presiding over dozens of cases involving attorneys she socialized with and failed to disclose conflicts of interest.
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Mental health
fromPsychology Today
3 months ago

4 Ways to Get From Healthy to Flourishing

Flourishing requires meaning, purpose, mental and physical health, strong social relationships, community connection, resilience, and attention to seven integrative health domains.
Relationships
fromSlate Magazine
3 months ago

I Had Such a Good Time at My Wedding. Then I Started Tallying the Gifts.

Guests are not obligated to subsidize an expensive wedding; gifts vary and low or absent presents do not necessarily indicate lack of appreciation.
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
4 months ago

Empathy and Compassion: The Science Behind the Feelings

Empathy triggers compassion that supports social bonds, varies by gender, age, and political preference, and both can be cultivated through Compassion Meditation.
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Artificial intelligence
fromFortune
7 months ago

18-year-old rising freshman is trying to break his AI habit because a friend used ChatGPT to dump someone

Teenagers are increasingly using AI as a source of personal advice and emotional support.
Parenting
fromPsychology Today
8 months ago

The Role of Perfectionism in Autism Spectrum Disorder

Perfectionism in autism serves as a coping mechanism for self-esteem and interpersonal distress, leading to further relationship challenges.
fromHackernoon
2 years ago

The Real Cost of Relying on AI in a Lonely America | HackerNoon

AI chatbots may alleviate loneliness but can also mask the deeper human connection needed for true emotional health.
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fromPsychology Today
9 months ago

Is Our Relationship to Dogs Friendship or Family?

Dogs are considered family members by many owners, reflecting deep emotional bonds.
Owners often rate their relationship with dogs as equal or superior to their human relationships.
Parenting
fromNew York Post
10 months ago

My neighbor won't stop mowing my lawn - badly

Dealing with a difficult neighbor can cause significant stress and frustration, as showcased by one Australian's experience.
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