I was left out of a dinner with mom friends. The surprising reason why being excluded hurts

The pain we feel when we're left out isn't because we haven't recovered from middle school, according to an expert.

Ask Yadi: Is It Weird to Stay Offline in a Social Media World?

ANSWER: First thing, you should not second-guess yourself. You don’t owe anyone an explanation or apology for how you choose ...

Help! I Fought Back Against an Older Man’s Revolting Advances. My Family’s Reaction Hurt Even More.

On a recent visit home, I joined my dad and my stepmom at one of her company’s family days. My stepmom introduced me to a guy we’ll call “Ed,” who immediately started making inappropriate remarks to ...

I stopped being the first to reach out to friends. It made me realize I don't need to be liked by everyone.

Pulling back from friendships showed me exactly who wanted me in their lives — and it finally quieted my lifelong fear of ...