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fromSilicon Canals
2 months ago
Relationships

7 phrases emotionally mature people use during disagreements that others never think to say - Silicon Canals

Relationships
fromScary Mommy
21 hours ago

37 Phrases To De-Escalate An Argument, According To Real Therapists

Knowing how to de-escalate arguments can help maintain healthy relationships and improve communication.
Deliverability
fromEntrepreneur
3 days ago

These Are the Hidden Cues That Make or Break a Conversation

Pre-communication is essential for effective conversations, enhancing motivation and preparedness among participants.
Psychology
fromHarvard Gazette
1 week ago

Ways to keep talking - and maybe find way forward - amid riven times - Harvard Gazette

Signaling goodwill and respect while highlighting shared interests is essential for effective disagreement.
fromSilicon Canals
2 months ago
Relationships

7 phrases emotionally mature people use during disagreements that others never think to say - Silicon Canals

Right-wing politics
fromTruthout
22 hours ago

No Kings Must Mean No War: Foreign Policy Is Least Democratic Space in Politics

The majority of Iranian Americans oppose the war on Iran, despite media portrayal of pro-monarchy sentiments.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
18 hours ago

Start Strong But Never Finish? 4 Causes and 4 Solutions

Starting strong and quitting is common due to tedium, poor planning, and discouragement; recognizing patterns and seeking support can help overcome this.
Marketing
fromForbes
2 days ago

To Get Powerful Publicity, Build A Narrative Strategy

Building a clear, consistent narrative strategy is essential for organizations to connect with stakeholders and achieve sustainable success.
#apology
Psychology
fromSilicon Canals
2 days ago

I stopped explaining myself when I apologize and the reactions taught me exactly which people in my life had been treating my explanations as retractions. To them, sorry with a reason attached meant sorry didn't really count, and sorry without one meant I was finally admitting fault on their terms. - Silicon Canals

Apologies without explanations reveal who truly listens and who seeks loopholes.
fromBig Think
2 months ago
Psychology

4 proven steps to an apology that can heal your damaged relationships

Apology, grounded in guilt and responsibility, is the primary human mechanism to repair harmed relationships and achieve forgiveness.
Psychology
fromSilicon Canals
2 days ago

I stopped explaining myself when I apologize and the reactions taught me exactly which people in my life had been treating my explanations as retractions. To them, sorry with a reason attached meant sorry didn't really count, and sorry without one meant I was finally admitting fault on their terms. - Silicon Canals

Apologies without explanations reveal who truly listens and who seeks loopholes.
fromWarpweftandway
4 days ago

Upcoming Collaborative Learning Events

The first event is a roundtable on "Zhuangzi: Fate, Desires, Transformation" on April 6th at 9:00am Beijing time.
Philosophy
Social media marketing
fromEntrepreneur
4 days ago

Not All PR Fires Burn the Same - Here's How to Put Them Out

Reputation management during a crisis requires digital intervention and a well-crafted media response to effectively control the narrative.
Social justice
fromPUNCH
5 days ago

What Does a Bar Owe Its Neighbors?

Bartenders in urban areas face challenges of homelessness and mental health crises, requiring a balance of compassion, safety, and quick decision-making.
fromNature
5 days ago

Now is the time for scientific societies to guide global research

Modern scientific societies are increasingly vulnerable due to their dependence on membership fees and journal subscriptions, which are being challenged by the rise of virtual networking and open-access publishing.
Science
#public-relations
Marketing
fromFast Company
1 day ago

Beyond earned media: A new PR playbook

A strong PR plan balances daily visibility with long-term brand building, adapting to evolving media landscapes and consumer habits.
Marketing
fromEntrepreneur
4 days ago

The Future of PR Is Collaborative. Here's Why Lone Wolves Will Lose

Collaboration is the primary driver of growth in the PR industry, replacing competition.
Marketing
fromFast Company
1 day ago

Beyond earned media: A new PR playbook

A strong PR plan balances daily visibility with long-term brand building, adapting to evolving media landscapes and consumer habits.
Marketing
fromEntrepreneur
4 days ago

The Future of PR Is Collaborative. Here's Why Lone Wolves Will Lose

Collaboration is the primary driver of growth in the PR industry, replacing competition.
fromPhilosophynow
3 days ago
Philosophy

The Collective City

Islamic philosophy invites plurality and coexistence, emphasizing the importance of dialogue and the acceptance of error in understanding.
#emotional-intelligence
fromSilicon Canals
6 days ago
Psychology

6 signs someone grew up as the mediator between their parents, according to family therapists, and why those skills make them exceptional at work but exhausted in their own relationships - Silicon Canals

fromSilicon Canals
2 months ago
Relationships

8 phrases emotionally intelligent people never say during arguments-but most people use all of them - Silicon Canals

Psychology
fromSilicon Canals
6 days ago

6 signs someone grew up as the mediator between their parents, according to family therapists, and why those skills make them exceptional at work but exhausted in their own relationships - Silicon Canals

Children who mediate parental conflict develop skills that benefit their careers but can hinder personal relationships later in life.
fromSilicon Canals
2 months ago
Relationships

8 phrases emotionally intelligent people never say during arguments-but most people use all of them - Silicon Canals

fromHarvard Business Review
1 week ago

Treat Nonprofits as Strategic Partners, Not Just Philanthropic Recipients

Most for-profit companies still confine nonprofit relationships to corporate philanthropy. Donations flow through foundations, annual reports highlight community contributions, and nonprofit engagement is framed as evidence of corporate responsibility.
Non-profit organizations
#negotiation
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
1 week ago

Everything You Know About Negotiation Is Backwards

Effective negotiation relies on exceptional listening skills, which enhance communication and foster better relationships.
Psychology
fromSilicon Canals
1 week ago

I used to think I was bad at negotiating until I realized I wasn't negotiating at all. I was performing gratitude for being included, because somewhere early I learned that asking for more was the fastest way to lose what you already had. - Silicon Canals

Negotiation issues often stem from emotional barriers rather than tactical skills, rooted in early life experiences and a scarcity mindset.
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
1 week ago

Everything You Know About Negotiation Is Backwards

Effective negotiation relies on exceptional listening skills, which enhance communication and foster better relationships.
Psychology
fromSilicon Canals
1 week ago

I used to think I was bad at negotiating until I realized I wasn't negotiating at all. I was performing gratitude for being included, because somewhere early I learned that asking for more was the fastest way to lose what you already had. - Silicon Canals

Negotiation issues often stem from emotional barriers rather than tactical skills, rooted in early life experiences and a scarcity mindset.
Relationships
fromPsychology Today
6 days ago

Why Does Passive-Aggressive Drama Flourish in Divorce?

Ending a marriage involves overt and covert problems, impacting emotional health and future relationships for all involved.
Philosophy
fromThe Conversation
1 week ago

Growing up during Sri Lanka's civil war taught me that getting along with people across divides is a virtue we can learn

Sri Lanka's rich religious diversity coexists with a history of conflict and division, particularly during the civil war from 1983 to 2009.
Women in technology
fromenglish.elpais.com
3 weeks ago

3. Colombia: Mothers for Peace

Carmen Elena, a Colombian woman displaced by violence that killed her husband and brother, lost her project to create a safe village for mothers protecting children from armed group recruitment after USAID withdrew funding.
Relationships
fromScary Mommy
2 weeks ago

What To Say When Someone Crosses Your Boundaries, According To Therapists

Setting boundaries is essential for personal well-being and involves clear statements about how one expects to be treated.
Miscellaneous
fromPsychology Today
4 weeks ago

War as a Psychological State

Authoritarian and narcissistic leaders share a fragile ego unable to tolerate challenge, causing them to experience political opposition as personal threat and deploy military as an extension of their distorted ego rather than as a policy tool.
Philosophy
fromWarpweftandway
2 weeks ago

Two Collaborative Learning () Events This Week

The 四海为学 Collaborative Learning Project hosts two free public events: Louise Edwards discussing childhood and gender in China on March 19, and Peter Hershock exploring AI and agency from a Buddhist perspective on March 20.
World politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 weeks ago

Why international law is still the world's best defence

The post-World War II international legal order faces erosion from ultranationalism, great-power rivalries, and norm violations, risking a return to force-based politics where power supersedes principle.
Online Community Development
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

No One Is Coming to Help-Except Your Neighbors

Building community-led resilience networks and mutual aid groups nationwide enables neighbors to support each other through overlapping crises including climate change, inequality, and government violence.
Psychology
fromSilicon Canals
1 week ago

I'm 44 and the most powerful thing I ever learned about dealing with manipulative people is that silence - actual, sustained, unapologetic silence - makes them unravel in ways that confrontation never does - Silicon Canals

Silence can effectively disrupt manipulative dynamics by refusing to engage in confrontational exchanges.
#community-organizing
Relationships
fromPortland Monthly
2 weeks ago

From the Editor: Building Community Isn't Always Fun. Do It Anyway.

Proximity-based community organizing builds solidarity across differences through sustained engagement and shared material goals, fostering understanding that transcends initial disagreements.
fromFortune
1 month ago
Social justice

I've studied nonviolent resistance in war zones for 20 years and Minnesota reminds me of Colombia, the Philippines and Syria | Fortune

Relationships
fromPortland Monthly
2 weeks ago

From the Editor: Building Community Isn't Always Fun. Do It Anyway.

Proximity-based community organizing builds solidarity across differences through sustained engagement and shared material goals, fostering understanding that transcends initial disagreements.
fromFortune
1 month ago
Social justice

I've studied nonviolent resistance in war zones for 20 years and Minnesota reminds me of Colombia, the Philippines and Syria | Fortune

Social justice
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

History longs to heal': how Africa hopes to advance campaign for reparative justice

The African Union declared 2025 the year of reparations and extended it through 2036, advancing a continental push for justice and redress for colonialism, slavery, and their lasting impacts.
#restorative-justice
Relationships
fromPsychology Today
2 weeks ago

Do These 2 Things Consistently and Get Along With Anyone

Stable relationships require consistent kindness and truthfulness; inconsistent behavior destabilizes trust and increases anxiety, while maintaining kindness during conflict requires relinquishing the need for external validation.
#leadership
Psychology
fromEntrepreneur
2 weeks ago

How Welcoming Disagreement Makes You a Better Leader

Leaders resist disagreement by perceiving idea criticism as personal threat, but domain-specific confidence and psychological safety processes enable openness to diverse perspectives.
Psychology
fromEntrepreneur
2 weeks ago

How Welcoming Disagreement Makes You a Better Leader

Leaders resist disagreement by perceiving idea criticism as personal threat, but domain-specific confidence and psychological safety processes enable openness to diverse perspectives.
Philosophy
fromPsychology Today
3 weeks ago

The Secret to Ending All Wars Is the Truth We Already Know

All major wisdom traditions independently teach the same core truth: love your neighbor as yourself, making this the fundamental target of human existence and the antidote to war.
Social justice
fromPsychology Today
4 weeks ago

Can Faith Leaders Stop Violence Against Women?

Faith leaders can be powerful allies in combating gender-based violence by activating entire communities toward positive social change.
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
2 weeks ago

From Political Polarization to Bridging Divides

Political polarization stems from emotional identity and negative out-group perceptions rather than factual disagreement, and community engagement proves more effective than presenting contradictory evidence.
History
fromCornell Chronicle
1 month ago

Global Hubs researchers probe war, how to keep peace | Cornell Chronicle

Scholars collaborate internationally to reconceptualize war as societal conflict and develop interdisciplinary methods for understanding and preventing organized violence.
Social justice
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 weeks ago

Pain Didn't Come to Kill Me' | Ep 4 El Salvador

Bereaved mothers in El Salvador unite through shared grief, transforming personal loss into collective strength and solidarity that transcends violence and despair.
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
2 weeks ago

The One Factor That Makes or Breaks a Conversation

Conversational flow—created through genuine listening and acknowledging others' views before sharing yours—determines whether people fully engage with you.
Relationships
fromPsychology Today
3 weeks ago

3 Practical Ways to Navigate Difficult Conversations

Avoiding difficult conversations with loved ones creates distance and reduces relationship authenticity, while addressing uncomfortable subjects with safety, self-awareness, and open listening can strengthen intimacy and trust.
World politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

Where the Silence Breaks | Ep 3 Colombia

Colombian military soldiers confess to extrajudicial killings of innocent civilians through the Special Jurisdiction for Peace, a transitional justice mechanism established by the 2016 peace agreement.
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
2 weeks ago

Compassionate Assertiveness

Compassionate assertiveness engages cooperative decision-making by respecting partners' vulnerabilities while standing firm on personal rights, contrasting with demands that trigger defensive resistance.
Relationships
fromPsychology Today
4 weeks ago

Reimagining Intimate Relationships: Negotiating

Collaborative negotiation transforms individual preferences into shared plans of action through mutual discussion and understanding of each other's priorities.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

Colombia to resume peace talks with ECG after temporary suspension

Colombia's government has announced it will resume peace talks with the powerful Gulf Clan, also known as the Gaitanist Self-Defence Forces (ECG), after the criminal group expressed concern about a recent deal with the United States. Tuesday's announcement addresses a temporary suspension the Gulf Clan announced earlier this month, in the wake of a meeting between Colombian President Gustavo Petro and his US counterpart, Donald Trump.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

Will the Board of Peace live up to its name?

United States President Donald Trump launched the Board of Peace on Thursday, saying it's one of the most consequential bodies ever created in the history of the world. This is all part of the agreement to reach a ceasefire in Gaza after more than two years of Israel's genocidal war on Palestinians in the territory. Trump said the board will work in partnership with the United Nations to address crises far beyond Gaza.
US politics
Philosophy
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Neighbors, It's Time to Make a Stand

Universal conviction in one's own righteousness divides humanity, while accelerating evolutionary mismatch from our technology-created world remains our shared existential problem.
Relationships
fromScary Mommy
1 month ago

40+ Phrases To Shut Down Passive-Aggressive Behavior Any Time, Any Place

Respond to passive-aggressive comments by calmly bringing subtext into the open and inviting direct communication rather than escalating conflict.
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

How to Help Communities Rebound from Crisis and Disaster

Disaster psychology provides an empirically-based framework for building community resilience and growth during crises through understanding predictable psychological phases and natural recovery mechanisms.
Design
fromMedium
2 months ago

When agreement becomes impossible

Without rigorous, reasoned criticism, design cannot form standards or accumulate knowledge, and will lose the ability to distinguish good work from bad.
Mindfulness
fromMindful
1 month ago

The Walk for Peace: An Invitation to Reimagine Where Peace Begins

A 108-day Buddhist pilgrimage across the U.S. demonstrates quiet, steady compassion and communal gentleness amid urban turmoil and a culture of urgency.
World news
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

Two friends, an Israeli and a Palestinian, believe peace is possible after war

An Israeli and a Palestinian who suffered personal losses are dedicating themselves to grassroots peacebuilding and coexistence within five years.
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

6 Tips for Managing a Challenging Co-Parent Relationship

Managing your relationship with an unreliable or uncooperative co-parent can be very challenging, especially if you worry about your children spending time with them. I have worked with hundreds of women navigating divorce and want to reassure you that there is a lot of research supporting the fact that one healthy parent can outweigh the impact of an unhealthy parent. If you feel there are true safety concerns (this does not include less nutritious snacks or a later bedtime), it is important that you consult your legal team about options. Speaking with a child therapist or checking in with your child's pediatrician are other helpful avenues. If you don't have safety concerns but your relationship with your co-parent is strained, or you're worried about their parenting style, here are six things that can help.
Parenting
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 month ago

Political pragmatism is not a moral failing. It may be the only thing that can save us. - LGBTQ Nation

He is not worthy of the presidency. He takes bribes blatantly. And now he's being a racist, blatantly. They were supposed to deport the dangerous criminals. They were not supposed to go after small children, storm schools, bring terror upon, you know, the little kids and the women and children, not just the immigrants in the school. All the children are scared.
US politics
Relationships
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

How to Restore Trust After Betrayal

Trust rebuilds not when behavior stops, but when the system enabling secrecy fundamentally changes, requiring vulnerability and transparency rather than mere behavioral compliance.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

Peace as policy: Mediation is the core sense of modern diplomacy

Mediation is a strategic security tool essential to prevent escalation and global disruption; prioritize sustained, credible diplomatic engagement to normalize peace in 2026.
Psychology
fromSilicon Canals
1 month ago

The art of the late apology: 7 things that happen when someone finally says sorry after 10, 20, or 30 years - and why psychologists say the apology that comes decades late is often the only one that actually changes anything - Silicon Canals

Long-delayed apologies from estranged people can trigger profound emotional release and healing by allowing the nervous system to finally resolve years of stored tension from unresolved conflicts.
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

2 Ways to Stop Shutting Down During Conflicts

Shutting down during conflict is a physiological stress response triggered by perceiving conflict as emotional danger, not a character flaw or indifference.
#conflict
fromNature
1 month ago
World news

How to rescue the aid industry: focus on conflict prevention, not just relief

fromNature
1 month ago
World news

How to rescue the aid industry: focus on conflict prevention, not just relief

#forgiveness
Marketing
fromThe Drum
2 months ago

How to bounce back: Improving resilience in business relationships

Marketers and agencies have increased resilience to respond faster to crises, but must balance resilience demands with employee welfare and mental health.
Relationships
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

The Most Dangerous Negotiation of All

Domestic abuse functions as strategic power negotiation that erodes victims' alternatives, constrains choices, and makes leaving dangerous, complex, and often infeasible.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

When Healing Enters a Space Built for Control

Addressing violence requires embodied healing, ethical dialogue, and structured compassion to restore self-regulation and accountability beyond punishment.
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

How to Have Better Political Conversations

The principle of intellectual charity is fundamental to constructive political conversations. This principle states that, in any discussion, we should accept the best version of an opponent's ideas, not a distorted version or a "straw man." Exaggeration and distortion of opposing opinions (always present, to some degree, in political debates) have become the standard form of political argument in contemporary America.
Philosophy
Philosophy
fromApaonline
2 months ago

CPP and Ethics Bowl: Powerful Partners for Peace, Matt Deaton

Ethics Bowl cultivates democratic, collaborative, principled dialogue that reduces political hostility and fosters peace through reasoned, international engagement.
Relationships
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

Using a Postnup to Rebuild Trust After Betrayal

A postnuptial agreement helps rebuild trust after betrayal by promoting financial transparency, addressing power imbalances, and establishing a roadmap for future commitments and protections.
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

They Build Bridges to Create Opportunities for Others

Meaningful milestones reveal how relationships, generativity, and sacrifice create belonging, stability, and enduring family legacy.
Relationships
fromBuzzFeed
1 month ago

Divorced People Are Revealing The Breaking Points That Finally Ended Their Marriages

Chronic over-functioning and resentment ended a marriage; separation allowed recovery and revealed the partner's ability to manage responsibilities.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Asking Eric: This neighbor seems nice but I hear she's a liar. Should I ignore her overtures?

I'm no judge but there seems to be a lot of hearsay happening here. The neighbor who gave you the warning was vague in a way that perhaps suggests discretion, but in reality, only muddies the waters. Either say something helpful (and objectively true) or say nothing at all; a blanket warning hews too close to gossip for my taste. If you want to be friends with this other neighbor, trust your judgment and proceed with caution, just as you would with anyone else.
Relationships
#friendship
Relationships
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

3 Things to Do Before Going No-Contact

Many breakups are unnecessary, but some relationships are abusive and must end; avoid polarized thinking and make thoughtful, case-by-case decisions.
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