Sometimes, when people don’t want to call a thing a thing (particularly with narcissism), you’ll hear them label someone “difficult.” The “difficult person” moniker has long served as a polite stand-in that... Read more »
How many times have you heard yourself say, “I’ll do this later”? Or “I’ll do this tomorrow”? The statement itself is harmless and promising all at the same time. That’s what we... Read more »
A neighbor once told me that he often dresses, ties his shoelaces, drags his toothbrush around, starts the car, drives down the parkway, and arrives at his office without much mental effort;... Read more »
The moment you realize you really like someone new can feel like a rush—a mix of excitement, hope, and anxiety. Unfortunately, for many, this is also the moment they start to over-invest... Read more »
Passive-aggressive tendencies are disruptive, embittering, and capable of producing significant self-doubt and insecurity. Typically, individuals resort to these behaviors to avoid confrontation or hide their own feelings of anger and resentment. When... Read more »
Seventeen-year-old Marina walked down a crowded street in her hometown. Soon to be a senior in high school, she found herself surrounded by college students who had just returned for the fall... Read more »
What if life’s most meaningful moments don’t arrive by design, but drift in through the quiet spaces we tend to miss? What follows isn’t just a blog post — it’s a whisper... Read more »
If you’ve outgrown the drinking scene but your friends haven’t—this is for you. “I want to stay friends…but I don’t want to keep going to bars.” This is one common struggle ex-drinkers... Read more »
As my boyfriend and I have aged, our physical world has gotten smaller. Now in our 80s, we don’t have the energy for travel that we used to. In addition, my boyfriend... Read more »
Do you often jump straight to worst-case scenarios in your mind? For example, your boss sends an email about a meeting and you immediately fear you’re getting fired. Or a slight headache... Read more »