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Can I Tell Someone They Need Therapy?
[ad_1] You’ve seen the signs for months: the spiraling texts, the ill-timed meltdowns, the same painful story on repeat. You care about this person.…
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How to, Like, Stop Saying Filler Words
[ad_1] The tiniest quirks in our speech can change how we’re perceived. But, um, filler words aren’t the villains they’re made out to be.…
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When Honesty Is Overrated in Relationships
[ad_1] From childhood, honesty is framed as a moral north star. Tell the truth. Don’t lie. Say what you mean, no matter the cost.…
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What to Say When Someone Tells You to Smile More
[ad_1] Four words have echoed across every boardroom, dating app, and city street in the world: You should smile more. Anastasia Ryan has heard…
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The 1 Question to Deepen Your Romantic Relationship
[ad_1] Couples ask each other countless questions over the course of a day, a year, an entire relationship. Many are trivial: Chinese or Thai…
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8 Phrases That Will Instantly Get Your Doctor’s Attention
[ad_1] Doctors don’t just examine bodies—they also decode language. And some words and phrases make them lean in, ask more questions, and rethink what…
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When It’s OK to Ask Someone if They’re on Ozempic—And When It’s Not
[ad_1] Weight loss now comes with a silent asterisk. When bodies change quickly or noticeably, assumptions often follow—and so does the desire to ask…
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What to Do If Your Friends Keep Leaving You Out
[ad_1] Early in Kip Williams’ career as a social psychologist, he was at the park with his dog in Des Moines, Iowa, when a…
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How to Gracefully Exit Your Group Chat
[ad_1] Your group chat probably seemed like a good idea at first. But now, your phone won’t stop buzzing. The memes are piling up,…
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10 Meaningful Questions to Ask the Older People You Love
[ad_1] Asking the older people in your life questions isn’t just about recording a birth location, marriage date, or occupation to flesh out a…
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The Best Question to Ask at a Party
[ad_1] The wrong question can sour the whole mood of a gathering with family or friends. Some questions are boring or intrusive or too…
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The 2 Words to Say When You Get a Gift You Don’t Like
[ad_1] Opening a present during the holidays while surrounded by onlookers can trigger excitement—or dread. The person giving you a gift likely poured time,…
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Therapists Are Begging You Not to Ask These 10 Questions This Holiday Season
[ad_1] Depending who you ask, ‘tis the season to be jolly—or nosy. Holiday gatherings are like catnip for friends and family members who only…
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How to Respond to ‘How Are You?’ When You’re Not OK
[ad_1] If you would have seen Nora McInerny at her 35-year-old husband’s funeral, you might have thought she’d never looked better. That was the…
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The 4-Word Trick to Saying a Great Goodbye
[ad_1] Say goodbye to abrupt departures, that awkward am-I-staying-or-going dance, and hovering anxiously (and conspicuously) near the door. There’s an art to bidding your…
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Here’s How to Tell Your Friends and Family You’re Skipping the Holidays—And Keep the Peace
[ad_1] The holidays aren’t merry for everyone. Some are reeling from the new or old sting of loss, or struggling with complicated family dynamics…
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10 Elements of a Perfect Holiday Card
[ad_1] Holiday greeting cards are dashing through the mail system—a festive treat that reminds recipients somebody, somewhere, is thinking of them and wishing them…
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10 Ways to Gracefully Change the Subject
[ad_1] There you sit, happily spooning mashed potatoes onto your plate, when Uncle Larry starts spouting off his unique views about politics and the…
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The 9 Worst Things to Say to Someone Getting Divorced
[ad_1] When a couple gets divorced, everyone in their orbit is affected—not just the two people whose “I do” turned into “I don’t.” And…
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7 Polite Phrases That Are Still Worth Saying
[ad_1] May we borrow a moment of your time to review basic niceties? You might think you’ve heard them all before—because you have—but certain…