accountability
That Moment When Someone Has Hurt You But Doesn’t Realize & You Have to Tell Them
I hate that moment when you’re really upset with what someone else did, but your first instinct isn’t to simply tell them. Because this time… Read More »That Moment When Someone Has Hurt You But Doesn’t Realize & You Have to Tell Them
Don’t Talk Yourself Out of Deep, Meaningful Connection By Calling It Unrealistic
There’s a meme I made a while back that I post from time to time. The lead-in caption reads, “When you’re making up with someone… Read More »Don’t Talk Yourself Out of Deep, Meaningful Connection By Calling It Unrealistic
I Don’t Want Blind Loyalty
“Aren’t you upset?” they said “Don’t you expect your friend to take your side?” I shook my head no. “No, not automatically. Not if they… Read More »I Don’t Want Blind Loyalty
Dumped & Depressed: “You Wouldn’t Leave Someone With Cancer,” He Said.
“You wouldn’t leave someone with cancer,” he said. She blinked, not quite sure she was hearing what she was hearing. “What does that have to… Read More »Dumped & Depressed: “You Wouldn’t Leave Someone With Cancer,” He Said.
There’s Not Always a Jerk
As it happens, I was bopping around the Internet the other day, not exactly minding my own business but instead throwing open every door I… Read More »There’s Not Always a Jerk
Don’t Reward Behavior You Don’t Want to See Again
Joke: “How do you punish a masochist?” My answer: “Ignore them.” Attention Is a Powerful Motivator It’s something that experts advise new parents: Punishment can… Read More »Don’t Reward Behavior You Don’t Want to See Again
Stop Shoulding All Over Yourself
Hi Page, [Description of a complex social situation.] Am I wrong for feeling [emotion]? Should I feel a different way? * Feelings are never right… Read More »Stop Shoulding All Over Yourself
PQ 14.4 — What will happen if someone breaks the agreement? Do we have a path for reestablishing trust?
PQ 14.4 — What will happen if someone breaks the agreement? Do we have a path for reestablishing trust? Consequences and Accountability “I guess I… Read More »PQ 14.4 — What will happen if someone breaks the agreement? Do we have a path for reestablishing trust?
They Want to Tell Me in Person, But I’d Rather Get Bad News Over Text
“When someone is crying, of course, the noble thing to do is to comfort them. But if someone is trying to hide their tears, it… Read More »They Want to Tell Me in Person, But I’d Rather Get Bad News Over Text