I’ve noticed something fascinating about human behavior – we often struggle to ask for help, even when we desperately need it. This reluctance isn’t just a minor personality quirk; it’s a significant ...

As children grow into teenagers, they face new challenges and responsibilities. While young kids often receive help with everyday tasks like making their bed or doing homework, teens are expected to ...

Asking for help implies a need, which, in turn, implies a vulnerability. Often, conflict occurs in relationships when one partner expects and feels entitled to the other anticipating their needs. When ...

As parents, we often encourage our children to be independent, to try things on their own, and to believe in their capabilities. However, there's a crucial lesson we sometimes forget to emphasize: the ...

Today, we’ve asked Vanessa Bohns to share her tip of the week. The quietest part of my day used to be my office hours, when students could meet with me without an appointment. Why? Because no one ...

The days of knocking on your neighbor’s door for a cup of sugar appear to be a bygone era. Social media posts complaining about how reluctant people are to lend a free hand or unload a tough day go ...

“Help” isn’t a dirty word: a new study has found younger generations are less likely to think asking for help is a bad thing. The poll of 2,000 U.S. adults, split evenly between Gen Z, millennials, ...

Asking for help is hard. It can make us feel vulnerable, like we’re sharing too much or admitting weakness. It can also stoke fears about our relationships and sense of self-worth — am I being a ...