Haupt is a health and wellness editor at TIME. Haupt is a health and wellness editor at TIME. Interruptions are one of the most egregious communication violations—but not all stem from the same place.

We've all been in situations where we felt belittled by someone else. And whether they meant it or not, those comments can stick with us for a long time, causing deep emotional damage. So, when ...

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Discovering that someone has lied to you, whether it's a small white lie or a major deception, can be a tough pill to swallow. Your first instinct might be to react with anger or confrontation, but ...