Giving emotional support is a way of helping people feel connected and less alone. Being emotionally supportive is not always easy, and different situations call for different types of support.

Maslow’s hierarchy of needs is a model for understanding the motivations for human behavior. These include physiological needs, safety, love and belonging, esteem, and self-actualization. The ...

Do you tend to sink into the feather down of "habit" friendships based on history, others’ needs and routines? Maybe you prefer people with similar interests and backgrounds. Or do you just choose ...