Ellen thinks of herself as someone who can be friends with all sorts of people. She’s lived in liberal and conservative parts of the country, and has friends from many different backgrounds and political stripes. But disagreements over COVID-19 precautions proved to be a breaking point. Ellen (who requested that only her first name be [...]
SALT LAKE CITY — Some humans just don’t let themselves wallow in disconcerting times like a global pandemic. Some find joy wherever they go. They seek distractions and embrace humor, then offer both like balm to the rest of us. Goofing off and being distracted help people deal with intense crises that can’t just be [...]
You’ve probably heard the term “passive aggressive” being used—often with the sentiment to not be a passive aggressive partner. But you might not really understand exactly what it means. In a nutshell, being passive aggressive means feeling angry or upset, but expressing it indirectly instead of actually coming out and saying how you really [...]
The novel coronavirus, which is sweeping across the globe and U.S., has us all maintaining social distance, or staying at least six feet away from others. The only exception to this rule is if you live with someone, such as close family, a friend, or a partner who has also maintained social distance from others. [...]
A 2013 paper written by Nick Drydakis, professor at the School of Economics, Finance, and Law at Anglia Ruskin University (UK), suggested a link between more frequent sex and higher income rates. The initial hypothesis of this study was that the medical, psychological, and physical positive effects of sexual activity (good health, endurance, mental well-being, [...]
Rejection may be unavoidable, but there are some ways to help lessen the blow. Joyful reunions have become a television staple. Less frequently told are the stories of the unsuccessful searches and unhappy reunions. Adoptees, donor-conceived people, and NPEs (not parent expected) risk being spurned when they reach out to biological family members, and rejection [...]
There are certain social scenarios that tend to release the proverbial butterflies in our stomachs. Just the idea of standing up to speak in front of a room full of people or walking into a crowded party, for example, is enough to make many squirm—and that’s to be expected. In 1975, a surprising new study revealed that [...]
You’ve heard about the benefits of talk therapy and behavioral health services and have considered giving it a try, but you’re a little uncertain about how to get started. From finding the right therapist and arranging payment to ensuring that your privacy is protected, there’s a lot to think about before your first visit. To [...]
If you have a job that requires interaction with other people, chances are you’ve crossed paths with a pushy co-worker at some point. Sometimes it’s blatant, as in someone foisting extra work on you because they don’t feel like doing it themselves. In other cases, it might be subtler and harder to spot, as was [...]
If you haven’t uttered these words yourself, chances are you’ve heard someone else say them: "I think I’m having a panic attack." It’s a common phrase that gets tossed around, usually when describing stressful, high-anxiety situations. But in many cases, it’s not entirely accurate. "Most of us know what anxiety feels like, but for some, [...]
