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Psychology Says Siblings Who Only Really Talk At Holidays And Funerals Aren’t Estranged Or Secretly Resentful, Many Are What Researchers Call Loyal Siblings, Who Don’t Chat Much But Always Show Up When It Counts

Psychology Says Siblings Who Only Really Talk At Holidays And Funerals Aren’t Estranged Or Secretly Resentful, Many Are What Researchers Call Loyal Siblings, Who Don’t Chat Much But Always Show Up When It Counts

A psychology report distinguishes loyal siblings, who may rarely talk but show up in a crisis, from apathetic or hostile relationships.
Equality Cannot Be Selective And Still Be Equality

Equality Cannot Be Selective And Still Be Equality

A Good Men Project essay argues that gender-related hardships should not be treated as competing claims, while recognizing their different histories and effects.
How We Communicate Pain

How We Communicate Pain

Justin Matley describes explaining fibromyalgia and a medication change to his family, and argues that sharing pain can help loved ones understand.
Emotionally Mature People Stop Keeping Score In 7 Areas Of Life As They Age — Psychologists Explain Why

Emotionally Mature People Stop Keeping Score In 7 Areas Of Life As They Age — Psychologists Explain Why

A Bolde essay describes seven areas where people may let go of scorekeeping, drawing on research and expert commentary. Its claims have limits.
7 Innocent-Sounding Questions Narcissists Use To Make You Doubt Yourself

7 Innocent-Sounding Questions Narcissists Use To Make You Doubt Yourself

A personal essay lists seven questions it says can be used to prompt self-doubt, but offers one account rather than evidence about narcissism.
People Who Prefer Their Dog’s Company To Most People Usually Have 8 Traits In Common

People Who Prefer Their Dog’s Company To Most People Usually Have 8 Traits In Common

Bolde describes eight traits it associates with people who prefer their dogs’ company, but the article offers no research evidence for the list.
The Three Powers Of Belief

The Three Powers Of Belief

A Leadership Freak essay argues that belief affects attention, emotion and action—not outcomes directly—and outlines 10 leadership beliefs.
If You Can Still Hear Your Father Saying These 9 Phrases, You Grew Up In A Home Where Love Was Shown Through Actions, Not Words

If You Can Still Hear Your Father Saying These 9 Phrases, You Grew Up In A Home Where Love Was Shown Through Actions, Not Words

A Bolde article interprets nine familiar fatherly phrases as practical expressions of care, though it offers no research citations or reporting.
Out Of Touch: A Couple’s Way Back To Desire

Out Of Touch: A Couple’s Way Back To Desire

A Gottman Institute report describes how one couple used massage and pressure-free touch to address mismatched sexual desire.
Who Has To Calm Down First?

Who Has To Calm Down First?

The Gottman Institute says either partner can request a break when conflict becomes overwhelming; both should agree when to resume.