I’ve noticed something fascinating about human behavior – we often struggle to ask for help, even when we desperately need it. This reluctance isn’t just a minor personality quirk; it’s a significant ...

As children grow into teenagers, they face new challenges and responsibilities. While young kids often receive help with everyday tasks like making their bed or doing homework, teens are expected to ...

Asking for help implies a need, which, in turn, implies a vulnerability. Often, conflict occurs in relationships when one partner expects and feels entitled to the other anticipating their needs. When ...

In a heartwarming role reversal, the moment a service dog asked his owner for help has been caught on camera. Owner Adrian, known as Happy online, shared how his medical alert and service dog, a ...

For those of us with RA, asking for help is not as easy as you'd think. Many of us are "type A" personalities and very ...

Today, we’ve asked Vanessa Bohns to share her tip of the week. The quietest part of my day used to be my office hours, when students could meet with me without an appointment. Why? Because no one ...

In fact, Jobs felt being willing to ask for help separates the doers from the dreamers. While it always feels awkward, I’ve asked a lot of people for help along. Ryan Holiday and Adam Grant helped ...

Want to stay current with Arthur’s writing? Sign up to get an email every time a new column comes out. As a younger man, I had an elderly family member who was, on the face of it, extremely kind and ...

Dear Eric: My house has become a mess – clutter everywhere – after going through a season of depression. I’m now in counseling, on medication and finally starting to feel better, but the mess feels ...

A rheumatoid arthritis (RA) diagnosis can be life-changing. Fatigue and joint pain can make it more challenging to take part in your favorite activities. You may have to come to grips with being on ...

Asking for help is hard. It can make us feel vulnerable, like we’re sharing too much or admitting weakness. It can also stoke fears about our relationships and sense of self-worth — am I being a ...