Tagged - friends

The weight of perception

For some of us, this weight of being perceived presses quietly against our shoulders, altering the way we stand, the way we speak, and even the way we think. Read More

In defense of gossip

Despite its reputation as mean-spirited, good-faith gossip can deepen understanding and empathy, better equipping individuals to navigate and resolve referenced conflicts. Read More

The importance of second chances

Why do they deserve a second chance? Yet, despite myself, I give out second chances like free candy — again, again, and again. Read More

Reflections from a senior: Friendships

Your friendships don’t just impact your social life — they affect your motivation, your academics, and, among other things, your sense of self. Read More

The cost of kindness

It is so much easier to be nice when you are rich because you have so much less to lose. Poverty creates need, and need creates desperation. Read More