Relationships can feel like both a blessing and the bane of your existence, a source of joy and a source of frustration or ...

This article follows the Direct Message methodology, designed to cut through the noise and reveal the deeper truths behind the stories we live. Interacting with difficult people can feel like trying ...

When we encounter difficult interpersonal situations, it often feels like we lack the necessary skills to be effective. We imagine that with the right strategy, we would be confident, at ease, and ...

A systematic review of 45 studies found that physicians perceive one in six patient visits in non-psychiatric clinics as "difficult," and these encounters are more likely to involve patients with ...

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(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) Jessica A. Stern, Pomona College (THE CONVERSATION) Relationships can feel like both a ...

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