A woman grapples with the end of a lifelong friendship after her best friend from high school ends their relationship with a ...

You may never think of hurling a stick or stone at your partner, but make no mistake: words are dangerous. Even more important to recognize when in a relationship, we all tend to use words when we're ...

“Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words can never hurt me.” Here’s a rhyme we all grew up hearing and trying to embody. But as we realize, some words cut through like a knife and leave a ...

Parents play central roles in shaping their children’s growth, values, and sense of belonging. Yet, even in strong s, and daily life. Over time, they may grow up feeling inadequate and believing they ...

Dear Annie: I have recently gone through a friend breakup with a friend we will call “Elizabeth.” When I first met Elizabeth, she was pregnant with her first child. After about a year, we became very ...

In the fast-paced world of modern relationships, where stress, miscommunication, and external pressures often collide, it’s easy for our filters to slip. But understanding why we say hurtful things ...

I’m struggling badly with something that occurred over a week and a half ago. I’m a mom. My son is 15. I’ve been dating a man for two years now, but I’ve known him for over six. He has no kids and has ...

My stepson said many nasty, derogatory, hurtful things about his recently deceased father. My husband was well-respected by his peers and friends. Yes, he had his faults, but I loved him dearly, and ...