Gaslighting can mar holiday gatherings. Here’s how to identify, avoid it
Gaslighting in your family can be disguised with loving and caring messages that seem to demonstrate warmth and interest. Your aunt may ask: “Did you find that special someone yet? You know, you could talk to a professional about how to date,” leaving you feeling insecure and second-guessing yourself. Gaslighting can also be overtly aggressive […]
Feeling betrayed by a family member? Here’s how to cope
From an evolutionary standpoint, this makes sense: As social animals, we benefit from avoiding rejection. “To the extent that social rejection or exclusion is a threat to survival, feeling ‘hurt’ by these experiences may be an adaptive way to prevent them,” Eisenberger wrote. Perhaps your father-in-law had a reason that made sense to him, but […]
How to save money: 10 things experts say you might be wasting cash on
Regular tech upgrades: Marketing expert Bodo Lang, from Massey University, said a lot of people wasted money by “upgrading” their phones every year or two. “Typically, the differences between old and new models are minor and unless the old mobile phone has developed some fault or is not fit for purpose anymore, then it is […]