Marcus Aurelius, Meditations V.20: "Our actions may be impeded by [others], but there can be no impeding our intentions or our dispositions. Because we can accommodate and adapt. The mind adapts and ...

Many people going through grief, infertility, loss, or prolonged stress find themselves quietly withdrawing from family gatherings, holidays, baby showers, weddings, and even casual get-togethers.

Relationship maintenance is hard, and some people are finding ways to dodge it. A growing chorus warns that everyday avoidance behaviors are eroding trust at work and at home. The concern surfaced ...