#boundaries

Psychology | Health & Wellbeing

The Rise of ‘Trauma Dumping’, and How to Handle It When a Friend Overshares

“Trauma dumping” is something we should all be wary of in our friendships, according to psychologists. So how can we be good friends while protecting our mental health?

Advice & Self-Help | Meditation and Other Practices

Why Setting Boundaries Is Important (And Isn’t Mean)

Boundaries are how we care, stay supportive, and give to those we love without sacrificing our own health and happiness in the process.

Advice & Self-Help | Couples and Relationship Support

Stop Ghosting and Start Saying No

Ghosting is a common phenomenon in both personal and professional relationships. While it’s easy to lament being ghosted, it’s harder to admit that many of us have ghosted someone else. You promise to make a business introduction, offer to review a re

Psychology | Parenting and Kids

How to Deal With Your Seriously Stressful Parents | Thrive Global

Meghan Markle’s rocky relationship with her father is playing out on the world stage, so we asked an expert for advice on how to handle a fraught relationship with your parents.

Advice & Self-Help | Couples and Relationship Support

Learn to Say No by Using 'Don’t' Instead of 'Can’t'

Whatever the temptation is, saying "I don't" can empower you to stay true to your goals.

Advice & Self-Help | Advice & Self-Help!

10 Great Things That Happen When You Set Boundaries

A life without limits means rarely saying “no” and considering everyone else’s feelings before your own. Not only are these people-pleasing habits wholly exhausting, they put you on the direct road to burnout, a major health hazard in its own right. They disregard how much work or effort you can handle on a regular basis.

Psychology | Health & Wellbeing

The Remarkable Power of Touch -

The power of touch is profound. It heals, connects, nourishes and soothes. It is a fundamental part of the human experience and can nurture relationships an

Family & Parenting | Family and Parenting

Teaching Kids How To Set & Protect Their Boundaries (And Keep Toxic People Out)

Teaching kids how to set boundaries is an important life skill. Here's how to to protect your kids from the people who might shrink them.