Sure, others might encourage their loved ones to keep their head up. But the reality of life is this: it's okay not to be okay. It might sound strange, but the whole fake it until you make it ...

This month, we asked our audience: What words of comfort do you say to a friend whose loved one has passed away? It was part of a podcast episode and story we did on how to support a grieving friend.

When someone we care about is struggling, many of us jump into problem-solving mode. We offer advice, suggest strategies, or try to cheer them up. Our intentions are good—we want to help. But in doing ...

Watching your home, belongings, and neighborhood disappear to a tremendous wildfire is physically and emotionally unimaginable. Even for people in Los Angeles currently living it. While many people ...

Even when you really care about another person, and even when you think you are really being helpful, there are a million ways to strike the wrong note. I am not listing all one million of them here, ...

When manipulative people want you to do something for them, especially work they could easily do themselves, they rarely come right out and ask. Instead, they use subtle language that shifts guilt, ...