Saying that men talk about baseball in order to avoid talking about their feelings is the same as saying that women talk about their feelings in order to avoid talking about baseball.

Part of the reason images of women in positions of authority are marked by their gender is that the very notion of authority is associated with maleness.

Public discourse requires making an argument for a point of view, not having an argument - as in having a fight.

It can be the best of relationships and the worst of relationships - often at the same time. The bond between a mother and daughter is one of the strongest, but it's also among the most complicated.

False dichotomies are often at the heart of discord.

To say that a person feels listened to means a lot more than just their ideas get heard. It's a sign of respect. It makes people feel valued.

Each underestimates her own power and overestimates the other's