Comforting a distressed friend can take many forms, from giving them a loving embrace to buying a round at your favorite dive bar to sending them a heartfelt message. And since we can’t be at our ...

It’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 and grief. We’re ...

Someone you know is sick, and you aren’t sure how to approach the subject. Should you wait for them to bring it up? Avoid it altogether so you don’t make them uncomfortable? What if you accidentally ...

No doubt, dating would be much easier if everyone were more open and honest with their feelings from the very beginning. For example, when someone says you’re awesome, it’d be helpful to know whether ...

If you or someone you know may be considering suicide, contact the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline by dialing 9-8-8, or the Crisis Text Line by texting HOME to 741741. If you know someone struggling ...

Offering a listening ear and acknowledging someone’s feelings can provide significant support to a person experiencing depression, reminding them they’re not alone. Practical assistance, such as ...

Often in life, you may find yourself trying to help other people change. Whether you’re acting as a mentor, a parent, or a well-meaning spouse, you hope to exert a positive influence and assist ...

I'll be honest. I often judge books by their titles — and Someone, isn't promising. It's generic, vague. Flat. And in the hands of a less talented author, this beautifully intimate novel would have ...

In recent years, several prominent Americans have come out as transgender or gender nonbinary (that is, identifying as neither exclusively a man nor a woman). Governments at both the federal and state ...