It’s challenging to strike the right tone when breaking up with a romantic partner. You want to be firm but empathetic, straightforward but not cruel. This can be particularly hard for people who are conflict avoidant, says Lisa Marie Bobby, a psychologist and founder of Growing Self Counseling & Coaching. Instead of being honest about why … Read more
If you’ve ever spoken to someone and later felt that you would have better spent your time talking to a brick wall, you’ll surely identify with the observations of Rebecca West. “There is no such thing as conversation,” the novelist and literary critic wrote in her collection of stories, The Harsh Voice. “It is an … Read more
Renowned psychotherapist, author, podcast host and speaker Esther Perel has one, central message that she hopes her work communicates: “The quality of your relationships determines the quality of your life.” This applies not only to your personal life, but your professional one, too. “You could be doing a great job, be at a good company, … Read more
A bride has sparked fury after she returned her wedding gift to a guest over her “disrespectful” act. The guest had transferred $100 into the bride’s bank account as a gift just a couple of days after attending the wedding. However, the bride sent her friend a furious text message revealing she was sending the … Read more
You had a great first date and he said he will call you — but a week goes by and you still haven’t heard from him. Let’s face it, he’s just not that into you. Aussie relationship expert Louanne Ward has lifted the lid on the top seven body language signs the man or woman … Read more
A groom has raised eyebrows over a bizarre outfit choice at his own wedding. A picture of the bride and the groom standing at the alter has been doing the rounds on social media before it was re-shared in “That’s It, I’m Wedding Shaming” Facebook group. The bride was seen traditionally dressed in a white … Read more
1. ‘What information do you need?’ Whether I am talking to a senator or a CEO, I’ve found that a surefire way to make any communication harder than it needs to be is by trying to read the other person’s mind. It is faster, and more valuable, to ask what information the other person needs, … Read more
Kris Jenner recently discussed her age gap with boyfriend Corey Gamble, and how her opinion about the 25 years between them has changed. The Kardashian-Jenner matriarch, 68, talked about her relationship with the talent manager, 43, on Thursday’s episode of Hulu reality series “The Kardashians.” Jenner, who was previously married to Caitlyn Jenner for over … Read more
Everyone’s life is different — yet most people still utter one of four common phrases on their deathbeds, according to Pulitzer Prize-winning author and oncologist Siddhartha Mukherjee. Each of the phrases offers an important lesson for leading a fulfilling and successful life, Mukherjee said during a commencement speech at the University of Pennsylvania last week. … Read more
Text messages are notoriously easy to misinterpret. Oftentimes, it’s not the words in the message that cause the receiver to misconstrue the meaning, it’s the punctuation. Periods, specifically, can alter the tone of a text, says Daniel Post Senning, co-author of “Emily Post’s Etiquette: The Centennial Edition.” “The difference between someone saying, ‘Funny!’ and ‘Funny.’ … Read more
