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Find the right words to say
  • Communication
  • Relationships
  • Friendship
  • Dating
  • Texting
  • Work
  • Love
  • Parenting
  • Mental health
  • Family
  • Self-care
  • Personal growth
  • Sarcasm
  • About us

Comparison Trap

Responding to “All my friends are making so much money, why not you?”

Friendship Comparing Yourself to Others Comparison Trap
Conversations with friends can be a delicate matter, especially when they start to probe into our…

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  • The power of saying no to emotional labor: “Can you listen to me vent?”
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