Masculinity is often defined by dominance, stoicism, physical strength, and the ability to provide. It has, perhaps, been even more defined by what it is not: soft, sensitive, emotional, feminine, or ...

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Joey found his father very quiet and very unlike his everyday self. He kept asking his mom, Was there anything wrong with Dad? Truth be told, Dan was very preoccupied these days with a mass his doctor ...

Before talking with a loved one about a diagnosis, people may want to take time to process their own feelings and decide how to approach the topic with others. Loved ones may appreciate honesty and ...

These days, there’s no surer way to start a fight than to talk politics with someone who disagrees with you. And with election day drawing near, political conversations are increasingly difficult to ...

We’ve all been there: You’re talking to someone—maybe a relative or a neighbor—about politics. Your face gets flushed. Your hands start to shake. You can’t believe anyone could possibly be so ...

Lucy Lazarony is an experienced personal finance journalist and writer who got her start in 1998 writing about financial topics. She writes accessible and easy-to-understand articles about credit, ...

Your mind can be both your fiercest ally and your toughest opponent. Research uncovers what negative self-talk might really be doing for you, and how to work with it. Have you ever noticed a voice in ...

Talking with a doctor about sexual health can feel awkward at first, but it is an important and completely normal part of health and well-being. Doctors are trained in managing sexual health matters ...

How can I extricate myself from chatting without seeming like I don’t want to talk to the person? I’m not alone in this convo conundrum. A Harvard study from just a few years ago found that ...