boundaries
What to Say When Someone Starts Using Therapy Speak at You
Actual therapists help you figure out what people are really talking about – and what to do about it.
‘Is Being Fake-Nice to People I Can’t Stand… Bad?’
You might not be delivering the Oscar-worthy performance you think you are—which is probably bumming out everyone involved.
What to Do if You’re Barely Keeping It Together Right Now
It’s not fair that work causes burnout, but that makes it even more important to get clear on our own limits.
'Why Do I Need to Hate-Follow, Hate-Read, and Hate-Watch?'
Hating from afar isn't all bad... unless you find yourself making comparisons and feeling bad about your own life.
What to Do if a Sibling Is Treating Your Parents Badly
You don't always have to intervene, but if you decide to, make sure you have everyone's side of the story.
'My Co-Worker Wants to Chat Non-Stop While We're Working'
Every office seems to have an excessive chatter.
How to Argue With Your Parents Like a Fellow Adult
If something's important enough to one or both of you enough to get heated about it, it's probably important enough to get to the bottom of it together.
How to Handle a Demanding, Lonely Friend
If your loved ones seem to need more from you right now, there are plenty of ways to be there for them and be good to yourself, too.
How to Say No to a 'Socially Distant' Wedding or Other Major Life Ritual
It's difficult to believe that people are insisting it's fine to attend their in-person celebration because "everyone will be wearing masks"—and to talk to them about why you won't be there.
Meghan Markle's Relationship With Her Dad Makes Me Feel Better About My Own
My father wasn’t at my wedding, either.
The Year of Saying No: Advice from So Sad Today
From August 2018 to August 2019, I am only saying yes to requests out of a creative interest, a financial need, or a genuine desire to be of service based on love and friendship.
Let's Talk Boundaries
Having boundaries is just the recognition that you’re soft and permeable and everything you encounter has its own energy that you’re subject to and have to manage, all on your own.