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A Doomscrolling Self-Assessment

We know that uncontrolled preoccupation with news is bad for us; here's a quick self-assessment of how news gets to you, and to your nerves.

5 Myths About Integrity—and 5 Reassuring Truths

Living with integrity doesn't mean we must be heroic, selfless, and saintly. But we can make integrity work for us with small, modest wins every day.

12 Ways to Comfort Friends Who've Had a Rough Year

The holidays offer ways to comfort loved ones who may have survived a year of disappointments and hardship. Even small acts of kindness provide mutual comfort.

7 Myths About Ghosting, and the Truth

Research on ghosting has greatly increased over the past three years. The trends are becoming clearer—and it's time to bust a few myths.

7 Ways to Support a Friend Who's Been Ghosted

Being ghosted can leave us with an ambiguous sense of loss that is often dismissed by others. A friend can listen and validate reactions to this inexplicable, unresolvable grief.

Living in Limbo Without Leaving People Hanging

Times of limbo can lock us in isolating and noncommittal behaviors. How do we stop leaving people hanging?

Making Promises We Can Keep, Even in Uncertain Times

In uncertain, fast-changing times, keeping in touch on a regular basis can matter more than keeping every commitment.

How to Recover from Being Ghosted, Breadcrumbed, or Played

In times of uncertainty, broken commitments, and erratic behaviors, we need people who live with integrity. When we've been ghosted, we can heal by reclaiming our own integrity.

The Emotional Pain of Being Breadcrumbed

The noncommittal behavior of stringing someone along—breadcrumbing—is on the rise, and preliminary research shows it's more damaging than ghosting.

The Terms of Noncommitment: Ghosting, Breadcrumbing, More

Disappearing acts and being strung along are normalized in our relationships as well as careers. Here is an introduction to some new terms in the lexicon of noncommittal behaviors.