What Happens When We Label People as Toxic?
byLabeling people as toxic, rather than their behaviors and the societal narratives they internalize, does more individual and collective harm than good. As a therapist…
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The Personal & Societal Dangers of Excessive Positivity
byAt what point is positive thinking truly serving us versus coming in the way of our personal growth, mental health, relationships, and community engagement? The…
Love in The Times of COVID-19
byWith conflict rising when couples are working from home together, how can they survive? WhatsApp blinked. It was a message in the group chat. “Guess…
Filling the Social Gap in Home Quarantine
byWhat creative ways could we cherish our relationships while we remain physically distant beyond typical uses of social media? In some Arabic dialects, when a…
The Parent-Children Generational Gap: What We Text and What We Really Mean
byA sociolinguistic perspective on the style differences between the older and younger generations when it comes to texting. As a language student and a…
Why Luke Perry’s Death Has Significant Impact on Us 90s Kids
byLuke Perry’s death has sparked reactions of shock and sadness, many of which stem from the fans’ emotional attachment to the hit show, Beverly…
The Need To Be Yourself
byThere are times in life when we would need to make a good impression. But it needs not be a deceitful performance. A lot…
How Much Do You Know About Yourself?
byPersonality tests have become very popular and are taken by millions of people around the world but what can personality tests really contribute to our…
Be The Right Role Model For Your Children
byParents who can better handle conflicts and go through a healthy separation process are more able to model life positively to their children because they…
Through the Eyes of Your Child
byArticle in brief: children don’t need parents who act as judges all the time, but they need parents who treat them as friends by coming…
Disagreements Without Casualties
byArticle in brief: many get upset when someone tells them they are wrong; some even get offended and get into a heated argument, they may…
Relationships à la mode; Love Prevails
byArticle in brief: The writer presents interesting survey results that challenge the traditional ideology of relationships. Preface: This column is based on a survey that…
2 Types of Relationships, Similar vs. Different People
byOne of the most important decisions we make, on a daily basis, is the choice of relationships and friendships we have in our lives. Be…