I’m Afraid To Be Vulnerable with Others

Question: For as long as I can remember, I’ve been afraid of being vulnerable with other people, even good friends. Everyone thinks I’m secretive because I never tell them anything about myself. I only hang out with people in a group because I worry that if I meet them separately, they’ll know I like them. I truly don’t understand why I’m like this. Everyone I meet likes me and a lot try to be my friend. But the only time I go anywhere is when people invite me. I never invite people to do things, no matter how much I …

Altruism: Getting By with a Little Help From Our Friends

Social psychology has long wondered about the whys and wherefores of helping behavior. They’ve found that while we cannot predict altruism, we can promote general helping behavior.

When You’re Down, You’re Not Out: Strategies for Dealing with Abusive Behavior in Groups

Abusive behavior sometimes occurs in groups and when it does, friends can be lost. However, there are strategies to help victims take back control and learn how to move on.