If you take the time to listen to an upset child's story with empathy, and guide the child toward figuring out the root of the problem, then the result is often that the child not only calms down, but also in the future is less likely to get so upset.

Separation is where you see if it works better with the adults in two different homes.

When people get more frustrated by their indecision than by the situation that prompted it, clarity often follows.

Minimizing exposure to miserable people is nothing short of a life strategy.

Awkwardness is when there's a risk of a perception gap between what you mean and what you appear to mean.

You can't make someone agree with you, not even when you're 100 percent sure you're right.

Relationships are complicated, but happiness in a relationship isn't: It's just wanting exactly what you have. Wanting something else is dispiriting.