Don't let a side quest for understanding get in the way of doing - or demanding - care and kindness.
#1363: “Am I overreacting to being constantly interrupted at work?”
To avoid the trap of trying to satisfy a group member who can never be satisfied, think about what you owe everybody else.
#1362: “Family being opposite but equal butts about COVID – How do I maintain sanity?”
There's a reason parents of little kids are freaking out right now, howabout we start with not treating their fear like it's a baseless inconvenience?
#1361: “I can’t leave that one unrequited love alone.”
Your love and grief are real, even if they're inspired by an inadequate and disappointing source.
#1360: “Is there any reasonable way to ask the father who abandoned me if I can have my dead mother’s wedding ring?”
Maybe your avoidant parent will be so avoidant that he'll do what you want in order to avoid conflict.
5 Answers to “That’s Certainly A Question”
Answers to unpublishable questions, like a New Year's cleanse for upsetting letters.
#1359: Sibling’s Christmas Decorations Are Making My Parents Break Down
The problem with ultimatums is sometimes people take you up on them.
#1358: GUEST POST: “I think my professors $#@%-ed me up.”
Thriller author Amy Gentry answers this letter about abusive professors who feed like vampires on the potential of their students.
a swift and cold outdoors Boston meetup
When: Sunday, December 19th, 10 am - 12 pm Where: Arnold Arboretum, 125 Arborway, Boston, MA 02130 The closest T stop is Forest Hills, on the Orange Line. The entrance to the Arboretum is a 15-minute walk from the station. We will be meeting at the map of the Arboretum in front of the Visitor's Center. Venue: The … Continue reading a swift and cold outdoors Boston meetup
London December meetup CANCELLED; also Christmas dinner (NOT CANCELLED)?
EDIT: Sadly I think it is the best thing to do to cancel the meetup tomorrow. Invite for Christmas is still open though! Hello everyone! I was in two minds about running this meetup given omicron, but I've decided to still go ahead with additional precautions. Everyone who's coming please make sure you take a … Continue reading London December meetup CANCELLED; also Christmas dinner (NOT CANCELLED)?
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