Psychology

Sharing the Load: Friendship Isn’t Therapy – so Why Do We Treat It Like It Is?

In an age of therapy-speak, emotional burnout and constant connectivity, friendship has long served as a primary support system. But as the lines between intimacy and emotional labour blur, how do we show up for the people we love without losing ourselves in the process?

Psychology Says There’s A Gap Between Polite & Kind—The One Question Everyone Forgets To Ask

Psychology argues that being polite and being kind are not the same thing, especially when someone is in real trouble. How does this quiet trait split change what we owe each other?

Goodbye Gentle Parenting, It’s Time For ‘FAFO’

After years of endlessly negotiating with tiny tyrants, many gentle parents are burnt out - it’s no wonder FAFO parenting is on the rise, writes parenting influencer Mum Bum.

Psychology Says The Happiest Women Don’t Try To “Stay Young”—They Let Go Of This One Habit Instead

Research shows true happiness doesn’t come from preserving who you used to be — but from releasing the pressure to remain her.

Outgrowing Friendships Isn’t Cold — Psychology Says It’s Often a Sign of These 9 Inner Shifts

As the new year energy hits (and Lunar New Year approaches), many women feel their social circles changing. Here’s what psychology suggests may be behind the shift.