e all want good, close friends. Problem is, while high school sure had gym class, it didn't have "Emotional Intelligence 101." So what part of emotional intelligence is critical for friendships? Emotional intimacy. From Breaking the Male Code: Unlocking the Power of Friendship: Sociologist Ray Pahl states that friendships today are based…
ometimes we all feel anxious. Sometimes lonely or disconnected. Sometimes unhappy, and maybe even a little crazy. You know what might fix all of this? Would you believe me if I said... a war? From Tribe: On Homecoming and Belonging: The positive effects of war on mental health were first noticed…
o your friends sometimes disappoint you? Ever feel like there is something missing in your relationships? You're not alone. Tom Rath and the Gallup organization discovered something interesting: the vast majority of the time, no one pal offers you everything you need from your relationships. Some of your friends are…
our first kiss. Graduation. Your first job. Your wedding day. Birth of your first child. These are the big memories that we all cherish. But there are other little memories that stick out because they had such a powerful emotional impact on you. Moments that enriched your life, bonded you…
s that difficult someone driving you up the wall? What's the best way to handle impossible people? I've broken down the research on how to handle narcissists, borderlines, psychopaths and other “cluster B” troublemakers, and the primary answer is always the same: Run. Get outta there. No contact. Personality disorders…
just wanted to let you know my first book is now a Wall bestseller! Is someone consistently taking advantage of you? Your romantic partner or your boss? Do you rush around trying to do things for them but they never seem to have your back? Or is keeping up with their mood swings and meltdowns a 24/7 job? Do you find yourself doing more…
just wanted to let you know my first book is now a Wall bestseller! Do you want to have better relationships? Well, you should definitely take some advice from... the Stoics. I know, it sounds weird. Most people think of the Stoics as being emotionless -- not exactly good examples for how to handle relationships. But that's a myth. The ancient Stoics were big on virtue,…
just wanted to let you know my first book is now a Wall bestseller! You'd like to be on vacation right now, wouldn't you? You've probably heard that spending money on experiences like travel makes you happier than just buying material things. Well, that's true: Asked which of the two purchases made them happier, fully 57% of respondents reported that they had derived greater happiness from their…
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