The Importance of Close Friendships: We Are “Fra-mily”
Having friends has long-term health benefits. By Vanessa LoBue Ph.D. KEY POINTS Some of the best days of my life were spent when I was in my 20s, mostly because…
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Having friends has long-term health benefits. By Vanessa LoBue Ph.D. KEY POINTS Some of the best days of my life were spent when I was in my 20s, mostly because…
Actionable strategies to mend and strengthen adult sibling relationships. by Cynthia Baum-Baicker Ph.D. KEY POINTS There are no relationships in life like those we have with our siblings. Siblings are…
In the United States, two significant holidays reflect the nation’s complex and diverse history: Juneteenth and the Fourth of July. While the Fourth of July has been celebrated by many…
About that weird ass article Keith Spera wrote about St. Aug for NOLA.com. Yeah. That was…what’s the word…weird. In case you missed it, St. Aug’s band, formally known as The…
by Jane Adams Ph.D. Sibling rivalry may be the obvious reason, but it’s not the only one. KEY POINTS It’s not always sibling rivalry. Says Carla: “They’re too unalike in temperament, values,…
Validating others more often creates a mutual win-win result. KEY POINTS “You’re wrong!” When we hear these words from a friend, boss or partner, it rarely feels good. If you’re…
The relationship benefits of traveling and four tips to do it well. by Theresa E. DiDonato Ph.D. KEY POINTS Does a getaway sound appealing? A week away could be just…
Story by Zahara Hill In the everlasting faceoff between Black history and America’s self-conception, it’s worth revisiting one of the fight’s earliest and most valiant weapons of war: the slave memoir. Narratives…
by Tammy C. Barney, Verite News Her official name was Dyan French Cole, but New Orleanians knew her as “Mama D.” She was short in stature with locs as long as…
Cutting off contact with your ex after a breakup is necessary for your growth. By John Kim LMFT There are several important reasons to cut off contact and create boundaries after a…