Many of us carry guilt as though it were a badge of responsibility. We feel guilty for saying no, guilty for setting boundaries, guilty for taking time for ourselves, and sometimes even... Read more »
The verdict delivered on March 25, 2026, holding Meta and Google responsible for purposefully designing social media platforms to be addictive, and knowing it can be harmful, is flawed at multiple levels.... Read more »
We occasionally talk about someone holding authority abusively, and almost never ask how authority can be held effectively and creatively. There is little consideration of how to optimize the exercise of authority.... Read more »
Shaming is an ancient form of social control. In the old days it was the privilege of kings, lords, and clergy. Though more democratic in our times, it remains inherently hierarchical; we... Read more »
In therapy, my clients sometimes insist on venting for most of the session. On the surface, this makes sense; therapists are trained listeners, and having a “safe space to vent” can be... Read more »
Source: Vika_Glitter/Pixabay Ask Jake what he does if his partner does something that bothers him, and he’s likely to say that he “lets it go.” Jake’s not alone—a lot of men in... Read more »