Communication

If you’re someone who isn’t afraid to reflect on their own behavior (and Odder Being readers usually aren’t), you’re no…

Both people-pleasing and kindness may look exactly the same: you do something to make someone happy. But what makes telling…

Research on assertiveness and boundary-setting consistently shows: when we set boundaries clearly, we tend to have more stable and satisfying…

There’s a huge difference between knowing how to have difficult conversations with your partner and actually being able to have…

There's a particular kind of tired that comes from constantly investing in your relationships while still not getting your needs…

Does your partner shut down mid-conversation? Pushing the issue is not the solution. Luckily, you also don't have to just…