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25 Questions to Bring You Closer to Your Mom
When you’re young, it’s hard to imagine your mother as a fully-realized person. She’s just Mom. As you get older, though, you might start to see your parents as humans, with joys, regrets and insecurities
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8 Ways to Respond to an Apology Besides ‘It’s OK’
Not all apologies are created equal. While a good one can’t always fully undo the damage that’s been done, apologies help people on the receiving end feel validated, emotionally heal, and even ease a desire for revenge
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3 Toxic Relationship Habits to Avoid
Conflict is “inevitable and normal in intimate relationships,” said Andrew Christensen, a distinguished research professor at the U.C.L.A. department of psychology. But the way that couples manage it is a key to a healthy bond
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Quaker Parents Were Ahead of Their Time
… So here I am, nearly 375 years after Quakerism’s founding, asking my kids questions, giving them bounded autonomy, and nudging them to invest in their strengths and be stewards of their community—all while communicating
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This Habit Is Quietly Ruining Your Relationships
One night last week, my husband, Tom, and I got into an argument. The next morning, I was still fuming. So I gave him the silent treatment. For the uninitiated, the silent treatment is when
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Why Old Friends Bring Out Our Worst Teenage Selves
… As viewers get to know the group, they learn that Jaclyn was the ring leader in school. On this vacation, she assumes that role again, paying for the trip and deciding when the group
