We avoid conflict because we have a low tolerance for discomfort. Humans tend to avoid discomfort—whether it be physical, ...

Family tensions can test even the most patient individuals, particularly when one becomes the designated mediator. Research suggests that nearly 65 percent of adults experience significant family ...

For many adults carrying the invisible weight of difficult family relationships, the decision to completely cut off contact with a parent represents one of life’s most agonizing crossroads. Society ...