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 ...

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

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 ...

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 ...

I’m writing in response to the letter from “Brokenhearted Grandma,” whose husband grew angry and controlling over time. Reading about what has happened in her family brought back memories of what ...

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 ...