To get the refinance you want, you need to explain your goal in words that the lender understands. This is a guide to what to ...

It’s almost impossible to know what to say to someone in the throes of grief. We all want to say something comforting. Very few of us know what that is. I’ve learned this the hard way. My beloved ...

This month, we asked our audience: What words of comfort do you say to a friend whose loved one has passed away? It was part of a podcast episode and story we did on how to support a grieving friend.

Knowing what to say to teens can feel like an absolute mystery sometimes, considering that some days, even a simple “good morning” can push them over the edge. If you feel like you’re often walking on ...

Haupt is a health and wellness editor at TIME. Haupt is a health and wellness editor at TIME. Interruptions are one of the most egregious communication violations—but not all stem from the same place.

It can be scary getting ready for a major medical procedure, but knowing what to say to someone before surgery can help put a friend or family member at ease (or at least let them know you're with ...

November 11th is the day we honor our veterans and the sacrifices that they made to keep our country and its citizens safe. These selfless individuals put their lives on the line for our safety, gave ...

Haupt is a health and wellness editor at TIME. Haupt is a health and wellness editor at TIME. It takes an average of 14 to 17 years for people to be diagnosed with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) ...

Initiating a conversation about your salary is often an uncomfortable process to navigate. The fear of rejection and disappointment can make it easy to get tongue-tied and use language that might hurt ...

Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a chronic medical condition, not a personal choice or a moral failing. Loved ones who want to be supportive must be mindful of the profound effects OCD can have ...

No one makes it through life without losing family members and friends. However, few losses rival that of losing a child. After losing my siblings at an early point in life, as well as my parents ...

Robert Den, MD, a radiation oncologist in Philadelphia, constantly reminds himself that while he’s in the ‘cancer world’ every minute of the day, his patients aren’t. “As oncologists, we may be ...