College Is for Growth, Not Avoidance: The Misuse of No Contact Orders
My first college roommate was difficult—and not exactly welcoming. Her very first words to me weren’t “Hi” or “Nice to meet you,” but rather: “This is my boyfriend, ______, and stay away from him.” I remember being stunned. First, I didn’t know her boyfriend. Second, why would I even think to “take him away”? And…
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AI and Mental Health: Risks of Talking to Machines
Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming our lives, and for many people, chatbots like ChatGPT have become go-to tools for quick answers, conversation, and even emotional support. But mental health experts are raising red flags: Could too much trust in AI harm your mind? Psychiatrist Dr. Joseph Pierre from the University of California, San Francisco, thinks…
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Can Siblings Teach You About Love?
My daughter once said, “Having a brother helped me understand guys.” She explained that sharing space, learning to argue, and simply being around him gave her confidence when interacting with boys her age. It turns out, she’s not alone. We already know from developmental psychology that siblings play a crucial role in shaping social skills.…
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How to Let Go of Grudges
Have you been wronged? Most of us have. And if we’re honest, many of us replay the offense, wishing the other person would “get what’s coming.” Yet clinging to a grudge costs far more than it pays. A cautionary tale: Herodias’s grudge: Mark 6:17‑29 recounts how Herodias—angry that John the Baptist had condemned her unlawful marriage to Herod Antipas—“nursed a…
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When Love Turns Toxic
Sharon and Rich have been dating for a year, but the relationship has grown increasingly toxic. Every disagreement follows a predictable and painful pattern—Rich feels threatened, lashes out with accusations, and then flips the script to make himself the victim. At a recent party, Rich accused Sharon of flirting with another man. When she calmly…
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