How often do we feel misunderstood by those around us, even our closest friends and family? On the other side of the equation, how often do we feel as though we are unable to adequately provide ...

In some relationships with family, friends or coworkers, you may disagree with choices that the other person is making, or hold a different opinion than them on a topic you're both passionate about.

Imagine that you are a 4-year-old again, and your grandparents gave you a beautiful golden teddy bear with a bright red ribbon around its neck. You took this teddy bear with you everywhere and it was ...

Dear Carol: My dad died suddenly three years ago from a heart attack and now I'm beginning to believe that a quick death is the way to go. We're struggling with my mom. Since Dad's death, she's ...

We don't always have to offer a finite solution to make someone feel better. Dr. Elizabeth Fedrick is a therapist and an expert on relationships and intimacy. She offers her followers guidance on ways ...

Earlier this year, researchers from Penn State published a study, "How the Comforting Process Fails," that investigated the most effective (and ineffective) ways to comfort and support someone during ...

What should you say to a friend who is going through a tough time? We ran a study with 148 participants to find out what people want to hear from their friends and loved ones when they’re going ...