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Parenting
fromPsychology Today
2 weeks ago

Should You Be Your Kid's Best Friend?

Being your child's best friend affects parental roles, impacting children's sense of security and the importance of boundaries.
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#burnout
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Relationships
fromSlate Magazine
1 day ago

The Guy I'm Seeing Insists That We're "Just Friends." But Friends Don't Do the Things He Does.

A friends-with-benefits arrangement can produce deep emotional and caretaking intimacy that raises the risk of attachment despite stated intentions to avoid a relationship.
Media industry
fromPoynter
1 day ago

Your energy is a luxury item - especially in the news business - Poynter

Treat personal energy as a limited, valuable resource and set boundaries to protect family time and mental wellbeing amid constant public demands.
#marriage
fromAll Singles And Married
2 days ago
Relationships

18 MARRIAGE TIPS THOSE THAT WANTS SUCCESSFUL MARRIAGE.

Build a resilient marriage through firm boundaries, personal growth, shared activities, seasonal awareness, mutual responsibility, and protection of individual purpose.
fromBuzzFeed
2 months ago
Retirement

I Said One Little Word At Work. It Got Me Fired.

Setting personal boundaries is crucial for happiness and maintaining healthy relationships.
Retirement
fromBuzzFeed
2 months ago

I Said One Little Word At Work. It Got Me Fired.

Setting personal boundaries is crucial for happiness and maintaining healthy relationships.
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fromPsychology Today
2 days ago

If You Can't Say No to AI, How Will You Say No to People?

Automatic childhood relational scripts shape interactions with people and AI; self-awareness plus AI practice can reveal patterns and help create healthier boundaries.
fromVulture
3 days ago

Audra McDonald Says a Fan Followed Her Home From Gypsy

Respecting actors' boundaries is crucial for their safety and mental health. Following them home is unacceptable behavior.
fromIndependent
5 days ago

Ask Allison: My relationship with my sisters has become more strained since they had children

Communication and boundary-setting are crucial for maintaining sibling relationships amid significant life changes.
LGBT
fromSlate Magazine
5 days ago

There's One Sex Act I Absolutely Will Not Do. It's the One That's Most Expected.

Clear communication of boundaries is essential for a fulfilling casual relationship.
#yoga
fromwww.mercurynews.com
5 days ago
Yoga

Asking Eric: I had to quit yoga class because the teacher kept mocking me

Yoga instructor's inappropriate comments created a negative environment, prompting a student to leave class after eight years.
fromYoga Journal
2 months ago
Yoga

30 (Perfectly Reasonable) Excuses to Skip Yoga Class

Yoga is about self-care and recognizing when to skip class for personal well-being.
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London music
fromIndependent
1 week ago

Laura Whitmore: 'For my own mental health, it's good to have boundaries'

Laura Whitmore emphasizes the need for breaks and personal boundaries in her career after extensive theater work.
Relationships
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

I'm 15 and in love, but I have to walk on eggshells with my boyfriend | Annalisa Barbieri

Emotional caretaking should not overshadow personal needs in a relationship impacted by a partner's mental health issues.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 week ago

Harriette Cole: I feel like my neighbor is spying on me

A neighbor's well-meaning but intrusive behavior is creating discomfort for a resident, while a forgotten birthday has led to strain in a long-term friendship.
#family-dynamics
fromSlate Magazine
2 weeks ago
Relationships

Help! I Finally Left My Terrible Husband. How Our Kids Are Acting About It Might Send Me Over the Edge.

fromIndependent
3 weeks ago
Relationships

Dear Mary: My adult son and his girlfriend have no regard for my house - it's like living in hell

Parenting
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

I have 2 kids in college, and our relationships have changed. I'm learning new parenting lessons all the time.

Navigating relationships with adult children involves teaching them responsibilities while re-establishing boundaries in shifting dynamics.
fromSlate Magazine
2 weeks ago
Relationships

Help! I Finally Left My Terrible Husband. How Our Kids Are Acting About It Might Send Me Over the Edge.

fromIndependent
3 weeks ago
Relationships

Dear Mary: My adult son and his girlfriend have no regard for my house - it's like living in hell

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fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

You be the judge: should my partner use a co-working space so I can have our flat to myself?

Living together requires maintaining personal space to avoid relationship complications.
fromSlate Magazine
2 weeks ago

Help! My Family Is Going to Lose Their Minds When They See My Dramatic Transformation. Uh, Not in a Good Way.

Navigating family dynamics can be challenging, especially when it involves topics like body image and weight loss that provoke anxiety or discomfort.
Mental health
fromFast Company
2 weeks ago

'Sorry I can't, I'm a parent' is not a weak excuse

When struggling to balance professional demands and personal commitments, many working mothers face burnout due to unrealistic expectations and lack of boundaries, leading to both guilt and frustration.
Women
fromPsychology Today
2 weeks ago

Trauma Is Not an Alibi: Balancing Empathy and Accountability

Trauma can explain behavior, but it does not excuse harm or remove the need for accountability. Healing requires both empathy for the past and responsibility for present actions.
Mental health
#self-care
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Relationships
fromsyracuse
2 weeks ago

Dear Annie: Retirement has turned our home into a shared office -- but it actually works really well

Clear communication about personal space and time is crucial in shared living situations.
Relationships
fromoregonlive
2 weeks ago

Dear Annie: Clarity about 'alone time' helps navigate sharing space with guests, family

Setting clear boundaries for personal time is essential to coexist peacefully in shared living situations.
fromSlate Magazine
2 weeks ago

My Husband Thinks His Nighttime Nuisance Is a "Funny" Game. I Hate It.

If he did something even slightly similar to a stranger, it'd result in a lawsuit. If he did it to a co-worker, he'd lose his job.
Relationships
#retirement
fromnj
2 weeks ago
Relationships

Dear Annie: What's a polite way for a person living in someone else's home to ask for 'alone time'?

fromnj
2 weeks ago
Relationships

Dear Annie: What's a polite way for a person living in someone else's home to ask for 'alone time'?

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fromIndependent
4 weeks ago

Asking for a friend: My ex just won't leave me alone - he texts me constantly and watches my social media. I'm worried what he'll do next

One cutesy name for this behaviour is 'zombie dating'. This happens when someone disappears on you but then pops up again as if nothing has happened and makes comments on your socials etc. It's annoying, and confusing, but can be harmless if that's as far as they go.
Relationships
Television
fromVulture
4 weeks ago

And Just Like That ... Recap: End of an Era

Carrie and Aidan's relationship is doomed due to unresolved issues and conflicting boundaries.
#relationships
Relationships
fromSlate Magazine
1 month ago

My Girlfriend Has a Way to "Finish the Job" in Bed. I Hate Every Second of It.

Communication and understanding are key in intimate relationships. Consider how preferences are expressed.
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Relationships
fromSlate Magazine
1 month ago

My Wife's Pregnancy Has Transformed Her in Bed. But the Problem Is What It's Done to Me.

It is fair to have boundaries regarding intimacy during pregnancy, and concern should be addressed with a medical professional.
#friendship
fromSlate Magazine
1 month ago
Relationships

Help! My Neighbor Friend Called Me a "Brother." But What I Caught Him Doing Behind My Back Wasn't Very Brotherly.

fromSlate Magazine
1 month ago
Relationships

Help! My Neighbor Friend Called Me a "Brother." But What I Caught Him Doing Behind My Back Wasn't Very Brotherly.

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fromoregonlive
1 month ago

Dear Annie: I need my landlords to stop coming by to chat during my work-from-home hours

It's perfectly reasonable to want privacy, even when you have kind and generous landlords. Setting boundaries will help you protect your peace and prevent any resentment.
Relationships
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

5 Reasons Adults Opt for No or Low Contact With Their Parents

Going no or low contact with parents is a serious decision made after enduring emotional abuse and repeated boundary violations.
fromIndependent
1 month ago

Ask Allison: I don't like my teen daughter's boyfriend. He is rude to us and they spend all their time in her bedroom

Teenagers can become engrossed in romantic relationships, often neglecting friendships and activities.
#relationship-advice
fromIndependent
1 month ago
Relationships

Asking for a friend: I cheated on my girlfriend at the start of our relationship but she still brings it up. Is there hope for this to be fixed?

fromIndependent
1 month ago
Relationships

Asking for a friend: I cheated on my girlfriend at the start of our relationship but she still brings it up. Is there hope for this to be fixed?

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fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Miss Manners: Am I the only one who has this kind of restroom encounter?

Bathroom interactions should be discreet and focused solely on the task at hand.
Relationships
fromSlate Magazine
1 month ago

The Man I'm Seeing Said Something Deeply Disturbing to Me in Bed. I Can't Forget It.

Role-play during intimacy can cross personal boundaries and trigger past trauma, raising concerns about the intentions behind such actions.
fromBustle
1 month ago

Here's Your Horoscope For Wednesday, July 9

The moon arrives in no-nonsense Capricorn this morning, setting a responsible tone for the day that bodes well for getting some serious work done.
Mindfulness
fromEntrepreneur
1 month ago

Being 'Nice' Almost Cost Me My Business - Here's What I Do Differently Now | Entrepreneur

When nice replaces clarity, it becomes dangerous. Nice masks the truth in soft language. It dulls useful tension. It delays discomfort and multiplies damage.
Business
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

The one change that worked: I stopped saying yes to everything and found a phrase that made it easier

Learning to pause before responding to requests can lead to a more balanced approach to commitments.
fromSlate Magazine
1 month ago

Help! I Invited Someone Into My Home as a Houseguest. Now I'm Selling My Plasma to Keep This Up.

If she managed to get you—not even a close friend—to let her move in, this woman is resourceful. I wouldn't be so sure at all that she would end up in a shelter.
Relationships
fromBustle
1 month ago

Here's Your Horoscope For Tuesday, July 1

Supportive energy from the Virgo moon and Venus favors acts of service for loved ones.
Evening disruptions may lead to surprising solutions or positive interactions due to Uranus.
Recognizing imbalances in relationships can prompt setting boundaries for healthier dynamics.
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

"Shunishment" Blends Boundaries With Manipulation

Shunishment uses presence and absence to control behavior and create fear.
It relies on vague, shifting rules and can emerge from avoidant attachment styles.
Shunishment may suppress self-expression, particularly for marginalized groups.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

You be the judge: should my partner stop trying to kiss me after kissing the cat?

Navigating pet ownership reveals differences in comfort levels and boundaries between partners.
Parenting
fromSlate Magazine
1 month ago

Help! My Fiance's Mother Made a "Suggestion" for Our Wedding. This Is a Bad Sign.

Future mother-in-law tantrums can be ignored for a stress-free wedding planning.
Parenting
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

People-Pleasing in a Polarized Society

People-pleasing arises from a desire for connection but sacrifices personal authenticity.
Setting boundaries is essential for maintaining self-identity in polarized environments.
To overcome people-pleasing, pause and differentiate between disagreement and rejection.
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

What Happens When You Stop Explaining Yourself

Over-explaining often stems from trauma, anxiety, or people-pleasing habits.
Boundaries lose power when we justify them; clarity is stronger than explanation.
You don't owe detailed reasons to people who disregard your needs.
Self-trust grows when you stop explaining and start standing firm.
Privacy professionals
fromJezebel
1 month ago

I Wouldn't Mess With Rachel Zegler's (Hot) Bodguard, But If He Wanted to Mess With Me...

Zegler advocates for personal space by addressing fan behavior while signing autographs.
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

How to Say No to a Drink With Confidence

Before you can say no to a drink confidently, you may first need to change your relationship with saying no.
Wine
fromForbes
2 months ago

Stop LinkedIn Time Wasters With These Boundary-Setting Tactics

Your productivity will tank if you try to please everyone who messages you. Don't let the platform that could build your business start to consume it.
Growth hacking
Relationships
fromSlate Magazine
2 months ago

Help! My Wife Loves to Dole Out Unsolicited "Advice.' Her Latest Attempt Was Disastrous.

Redirecting her 'helpful' energy into a formal mentoring role may provide a constructive outlet for her unsolicited advice.
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