A Missed Opportunity for Social Connection

We underestimate the positive impact of expressing social support.

RelationshipsDrew BartkiewiczJanuary 24, 2022relationship

What You Can Do to Help Yourself Get More Effective Support

Receiving support from others is not as simple as it should be.

RelationshipsDrew BartkiewiczJanuary 19, 2022relationship

How to Socialize With Someone Who is Shy

Rules of engagement for relationship-building with the reserved

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Opening Up to Someone Whose Style Is Very Different

A Personal Perspective: We are the same, but very, very different.

RelationshipsDrew BartkiewiczJanuary 17, 2022relationship

Quality Time and Communication at Home Is Essential

When you're trapped at home with your partner, good communication is critical.

RelationshipsDrew BartkiewiczJanuary 14, 2022relationship

Foreign Friendships

Deals with the importance of close friendships among children living in Iceland and China. Research conducted by the Max Plank Institute for Human Development and the Chinese Academy of Sciences; Decisions on friendships; Icelandic value of personal freedom reflected; Friendship as a transcultural priority.

RelationshipsDrew BartkiewiczJanuary 13, 2022