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We've all been the person who didn't handle someone else's vulnerability well - whether that's a dramatic revelation, a moment of heartfelt emotion, or even just a small sideways moment...

It always surprises me that we go out looking for relationships with as big an impact on our lives as friendship, without a clear idea of what kinds of friendship...

Asking good questions is a skill we can all get better at. But it's okay not to be brilliant at it straight away! Learning new skills takes time, and it's...

The woman sitting in front of me was someone I'd never met before, and probably wouldn't see again. Yet there we were, three hours into a soul-deep conversation. A friend...

"Fireworks mummy!" shouted my 3-year-old excitedly. "I want to see!" I felt SO guilty. I thought we'd got away with it – we'd had a busy day with lots going on,...

Niceness and kindness both have their place - we need niceness to navigate daily life, to interact pleasantly with strangers and acquaintances, to work well with others, and to maintain...

Someone on the call said, "It's like pulling teeth trying to arrange anything with my friends. I'm always the one making the effort, and then they often cancel at the...

We watch them from afar, in awe of their social ease. It probably wouldn’t cross our minds to ask whether they ever struggle to strike up a conversation with a...

This week in our community, looked at the signs of healthy vs unhealthy friendships, and explored the reasons why we stay 'stuck' in friendships that don't give us what we need....

It took me years to realise that I wasn't 'weird' just because I needed something different to many of my friends. I craved authentic, values-driven connections and rich conversation, while...

In today's polarised political climate, it's not uncommon to find ourselves at odds with friends, family members, or colleagues when it comes to voting choices. But before we jump to...

Ghosting is on the rise - starting in the online dating world, it's become an increasingly common phenomenon in a digital world where it's easier than ever to disconnect from...