Something is undermining American relationships. Not the usual suspects but trusted confidants—ones that are unfailingly validating and designed to take sides. Tens of millions of Americans now turn to AI chatbots when... Read more »
Last month I went to my nephew’s wedding. At dinner there was a card at each place setting for the guests to fill out. At the top was the heading: Advice and... Read more »
Mainstream advice for aspiring women leaders in the workplace is to avoid apologies as much as possible. For example, we are encouraged to start an email with: “Thanks for your patience.” Instead... Read more »
Recently I found myself sitting next to someone I didn’t know well on the first anniversary of her son’s death. What to say? “I know this is a difficult day,” I offered.... Read more »
One of the most popular concepts in relationship counseling, the idea of speaking the same “love language” as your romantic partner, is widely and unquestioningly accepted. Simply put, a love language is... Read more »
Earlier this month, I happened across an article on CNBC describing how Julia Roberts learned to handle career criticism. The subject immediately interested me. On one hand, it felt strange that one... Read more »
Third dates are an opportunity to deepen connections and assess compatibility, moving beyond initial impressions. Practical tips for the third date: Be Yourself: Relax and be yourself. Don’t try to be someone... Read more »