T here’s a trend emerging among kids where they ask someone to do them a favour and when that person kindly does it for them, they’ll respond: “good boy” (or “good girl”).

If someone lets her know she might want to brush her teeth, “I actually tell them I appreciate that,” she says. “Thanks for not letting me embarrass myself in front of more people, you know?” ...

By saying "Everything's fine," people who are overwhelmed aren't allowing themselves to express how they really feel. Acknowledging their stress out loud is a way to diffuse it. Sharing their ...

Addressing manipulative behavior in family may lead to improvement, but if not, remember you can’t force change. It’s crucial to prioritize your well-being. Sometimes, distancing yourself is ...

I t’s hard to summon any words when someone dies—let alone the right ones. That’s why so many of us let the sympathy cards do the talking. “As a society, we’re uncomfortable with death ...

They're there because they are hard lines when you say enough is enough. How to handle this: A person who does not take no ...

Friends and loved ones are there to lift you up when you are down. Here are 11 phrases brilliant people say when someone is in a bad mood, and how they use compassion to help.

"We all know people who may add to our anxiety as opposed to calming us in the face of uncertainty," she says. If you want to avoid talking about who you voted for, or the election altogether, it ...

DEAR ANNIE: I’ve been retired from the Navy Seabees for 24 years now, and like many others, I also struggled with how to respond when thanked for my service.

Dear Annie: Lately, I’ve had a couple of people I barely know ask me if I go to church. I find the question surprisingly personal and uncomfortable to answer. The truth is, I don’t attend ...

Asking someone out in real life can be scary, whether you know them or not. Experts explain why asking someone out can be rewarding, and how to do it.