Psychology Today on Instagram: ""Kindness is leaning into a deep trust that people are really trying their best. It is holding space that life is inherently hard, and people have varying degrees of capacity in how they show up. Knowing this, we meet people with compassion and understanding and maintain perspective," writes Robyne Hanley-Dafoe, Ed.D. (@dr_robynehd). "Do you offer yourself the same gentleness and compassion that you would show a dear friend? Too often, we neglect to show up for ou
Psychology Today on Instagram: "It doesn't feel good to fight with your partner. You know each other so well that it's far too easy to push buttons to provoke an emotional reaction in the moment—and regret it later. If you need help resolving conflicts, author and LCSW Hilary Jacobs Hendel (@hilaryjacobshendel) recommends establishing some ground rules in advance. Here are some of Hendel's own rules. To read more, click the link in our bio. #psychology #relationships #rules #love #dating #conf
