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psychologytoday.com > za > blog > the-psychology-of-relationships-and-emotional-intelligence > 202609 > the-psychology-of-asking

The Psychology of Asking Your Partner for Help

2+ day, 18+ hour ago   (1287+ words) Posted September 11, 2026 | Reviewed by Tyler Woods One of the recurring types of clients I see is hyper-independent people who can do and manage absolutely everything on their own. Yet, the very thing that could be the pinnacle of freedom in…...

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psychologytoday.com > za > blog > intense-emotions-and-strong-feelings > 202608 > anticipatory-grief-the-psychology-of-grieving

Anticipatory Grief: The Psychology of Grieving Before Loss

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (240+ words) Posted August 31, 2026 | Reviewed by Jessica Schrader Those with a parent or partner experiencing serious cognitive decline may experience both ambiguous loss and anticipatory grief. They have “lost” a loved one as they once knew them, while also anticipating further decline…...

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psychologytoday.com > us > blog > living-as-an-outlier > 202609 > how-to-parent-an-adult-child-with-schizophrenia

How to Parent an Adult Child With Schizophrenia

3+ day, 16+ hour ago   (171+ words) Posted September 10, 2026 | Reviewed by Margaret Foley Recently, people have been very curious about how best to support their child with a schizophrenia diagnosis. I decided to interview my father so that he can share his wisdom for himself. A: First, I…...

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psychologytoday.com > za > blog > invisible-bruises > 202607 > are-we-all-a-little-bit-narcissistic

Are We All a Little Bit Narcissistic?

2+ day, 19+ hour ago   (325+ words) Posted September 11, 2026 | Reviewed by Davia Sills Does that make us narcissists? Probably not. One of the problems with the way we talk about narcissism today is that the term has become shorthand for almost any behavior we don’t like. An…...

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psychologytoday.com > gb > blog > happy-together > 202609 > the-silent-toll-a-peaceful-relationship-isnt-always-ideal

The Silent Toll: A Peaceful Relationship Isn’t Always Ideal

3+ day, 10+ hour ago   (540+ words) Posted September 10, 2026 | Reviewed by Michelle Quirk Many of us crave deep connection and intimacy with our partner. That’s not surprising since loving relationships don’t just feel good—they are good for us. When things are going well, we reap many…...

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psychologytoday.com > nz > blog > the-stories-our-brains-tell-us > 202607 > bearing-children-in-a-fractured-world

Bearing Children in a Fractured World

3+ day, 11+ hour ago   (319+ words) Posted September 10, 2026 | Reviewed by Lybi Ma Like the rest of New Yorkers that day, I felt the pull homeward and realized it was time to relieve the sitter, to make sure we were safe, and to be together. When I…...

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psychologytoday.com > us > blog > navigating-the-serpentine-path > 202609 > near-death-experiences-and-the-grief-no-one-names > amp

Near-Death Experiences and the Grief No One Names

4+ day, 11+ hour ago   (425+ words) Posted September 9, 2026 | Reviewed by Davia Sills A client who survived a near-death experience (NDE) came back with a word for everyone else: “muggles,” borrowed from Harry Potter, where it names people born without magic. She meant it affectionately, having learned…...

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psychologytoday.com > sg > blog > positively-media > 202609 > are-grandparents-the-new-ipad-kids

Are Grandparents the New "iPad Kids"?

6+ day, 16+ hour ago   (714+ words) Posted September 7, 2026 | Reviewed by Jessica Schrader For decades, parents have been telling teenagers to get off their phones. Lately, though, frustrated adults on Reddit have started calling their parents the new “iPad kids” because their parents are now just as…...

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psychologytoday.com > sg > blog > mind-brain-and-value > 202609 > coolness-and-autonomy-the-paradox-of-trying-too-hard

Coolness and Autonomy: The Paradox of Trying Too Hard

1+ week, 9+ hour ago   (492+ words) Posted September 6, 2026 | Reviewed by Kaja Perina On the set of The Thomas Crown Affair, director Norman Jewison became increasingly frustrated with his star actor Steve McQueen. Jewison kept imploring him to play the role with more visible charisma, more swagger....

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psychologytoday.com > us > blog > everyday-resilience > 202609 > supporting-our-kids-and-ourselves-this-back-to-school-season

Supporting Our Kids and Ourselves This Back-to-School Season

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (462+ words) Posted September 3, 2026 | Reviewed by Margaret Foley Here are a few ways to support our littles, middles, and bigs this season, along with a gentle reminder that we need to look after ourselves, too. Littles don't always need a long conversation…...