The holidays offer many opportunities for awkward moments. Political discussions, of course, hold plenty of potential. But any time opinions differ, where estrangements have caused lingering rifts, or ...

Ah, the holiday season. A time for joy, twinkling lights, and, let’s be honest, some pretty awkward moments. If you’ve ever ...

Thanksgiving is the Super Bowl of awkwardness. You love these people (mostly), but the scripts are fuzzy. Do we hug? Do we talk politics? What do I say when someone hits me with the third “so, how’s ...

Every one does awkward things, especially as a teen. Everyone. No one is exempt, so all you can do is laugh about it. Teens have an interesting perspective. They think since they got this far in life, ...

Having solid friendships you can rely on is important. You need people who will be there for you no matter what. Unfortunately, there are times when things can start to feel uncomfortable. Even when ...

From interrupting others mid-sentence to that nervous laugh when things get serious, I spent years unknowingly sabotaging ...

Key points Therapy may be an ideal place to bridge difficult topics, but that still doesn't mean it's easy to do. Potentially awkward conversations about the therapy process itself can be especially ...

People have all different levels of comfort when it comes to talking about difficult things with their therapists, just as people can vary greatly within their real-world relationships. We all know ...