What’s appealing about therapy is that therapists usually know what to say when others run out of words. Good therapists know how to respond to the good, the bad, and the ugly, which is why it’s ...

People hide struggle with surprising skill. They keep up routines, show up for work, smile in the right moments, and blend in so well that most people never notice anything is wrong. The cracks rarely ...

Nobody wants to let someone down on purpose. Whether it's their child or their best friend, there's no worse feeling than looking at someone's face and seeing just how disappointed they are.

Dealing with people who never have a nice word to say can be exhausting. It’s like they’re always carrying a cloud of negativity that follows wherever they go. Whether it's a co-worker, a friend, or a ...

When Katie Thurston was diagnosed with Stage IV metastatic breast cancer earlier this year, at age 34, people kept telling her they knew someone with the same diagnosis. Solidarity, you might think. A ...

Haupt is a health and wellness editor at TIME. Haupt is a health and wellness editor at TIME. When your friend’s heart is broken, you might struggle to offer words of support. What can you say to help ...

Not everyone on the dating market is equipped for commitment, even if they want connection. Here’s how psychology helps you ...