In your personal life, you can walk away from toxic friendships. At the office, it’s more difficult to distance from someone who tries to take advantage of you. You’ll want to find other ways to cope. You’ve probably run into this situation at least once. A coworker takes credit for an idea you mentioned to them before a meeting. Another employee invents excuses for shifting … [Read more...] about What Will You Do if a Coworker Takes Advantage of You?
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Why Giving Someone the Silent Treatment is a Mistake
The silent treatment is a refusal to communicate with someone that wants to communicate. Experts in psychology and marriage therapy often label the silent treatment as a form of emotional abuse, passive-aggressive behavior, and controlling behavior. It’s basically an attempt by a person to get what they want by making the other person miserable. It’s a form of … [Read more...] about Why Giving Someone the Silent Treatment is a Mistake
What “The Lion King” Can Teach You about Family and Friendship
The Lion King has earned more than $11 billion dollars, making it the most successful Disney franchise in history. Fans love watching Simba overcome challenges with the help of his family and friends. Just like real life, the story is full of ups and downs. Simba is often in danger, but he doesn’t have to face it alone. He learns the meaning of loyalty and loss and winds up … [Read more...] about What “The Lion King” Can Teach You about Family and Friendship
Making Friendships in Adulthood
Have you ever wondered why it’s so hard to make friends as an adult? Growing up, it’s easier to meet people. You go to school with classmates or peers in the same life stage as you. As we enter adulthood, that gets harder. People move. Our priorities change. Our lives start to revolve around work and our families. Everyone becomes engulfed in their own routines. They are … [Read more...] about Making Friendships in Adulthood
What Will You Do When a Friendship Feels One-Sided?
Many friendships are a bit lopsided sometimes. However, if things remain out of balance for too long, you may want to fix the situation or go your separate ways. One-sided friendships come in many varieties, but they have one thing in common. You supply most of the effort, while your friend is distant or does things that actually hurt you. In the end, you wind up lacking the … [Read more...] about What Will You Do When a Friendship Feels One-Sided?