Why your rich friend Venmo requests you for $4

Scrolling through my Venmo transactions, it’s evident that requests for comically small amounts of money are almost always made by friends who were either born with or earn more money than me. The experience is curious and seemingly universal. “Rich people love to Venmo request you $4.72 for like half a bagel because they have … Read more

The No. 1 way to manage your anger

After a frustrating day at work or fight with your significant other, calling a friend to complain might seem like a good idea.  Venting won’t help you manage your anger, though, according to a recent paper published in Clinical Psychology Review.  Researchers studied how effective arousal-increasing activities, like venting or running, and arousal-decreasing activities, like … Read more

Here’s 1 thing you can do today to be happier

It’s no secret that social interaction is one of the pillars of happiness. In fact, positive relationships keep us content, healthy, and can even help us live longer, according to an 85-year happiness study from Harvard University. The path to building or maintaining strong relationships in your life, especially as an adult, can feel opaque. … Read more

The best way to deal with 6 awkward life situations

Even the most socially agile person can find themselves dumfounded by some of life’s more awkward situations. There is no obvious way to deal with a friend negging you or an in-law asking you rude questions. It’s in these moments, though, that Harvard-trained etiquette expert Sara Jane Ho sees herself as a resource. Ho is … Read more

Top US ice dancers share highly competitive friendship

They train at the same complex in Montreal under the same coaches By BARRY WILNER AP Sports Writer December 28, 2021, 8:04 AM • 4 min read Share to FacebookShare to TwitterEmail this article They train at the same complex in Montreal under the same coaches. They’ve had a long-term rivalry that’s taken them around … Read more