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theatlantic.com • Linguistics • World
This article explores the unique linguistic features of speech used by popular YouTubers, analyzing how they employ various vocal techniques to engage their audiences.
spektrum.de • Science • World
A Chinese mini-satellite, Jinan-1, successfully transmitted a quantum-encrypted code over 13,000 kilometers to South Africa, marking a significant advancement in secure communication.
slate.com • Relationships • World
A couple's differing cleaning habits after cooking leads to conflict, prompting advice on communication and compromise.
dailymail.co.uk • Relationships • World
A man seeks advice on how to navigate his discomfort with his girlfriend's new nipple piercing, while another letter details a husband's unexpected arousal from his wife's drunken kiss with a friend.
wired.com • Justice • United States
Inmates in US federal prisons purchased tablets with the expectation of communication capabilities, only to find these functions disabled, revealing a broken promise and highlighting the financial burden on both inmates and their families.
An adoptee's unexpected DNA match with a family acquaintance creates a dilemma about how to approach the situation, prompting advice on navigating delicate family revelations and communication.
slate.com • Relationships • World
A woman seeks advice on how to tell her boyfriend that she knows he wets the bed without embarrassing him.
medium.com • Psychology • World
This article explores unexpected traits that contribute to instant likeability, challenging common social advice.
slate.com • Relationships • World
A woman seeks advice on how to discuss the monotony of her sex life with her boyfriend, who has OCD and adheres to strict routines.
A wife seeks advice on her husband's seemingly callous disregard for her expressed pain, prompting reflection on deeper marital issues.
A woman seeks advice on how to handle her family's inappropriate reactions to her period products, sparking a broader discussion on family dynamics and misogyny.
slate.com • Friendship • World
A long-time friend's withdrawal and negativity strains their friendship, leading to the question of whether to maintain the relationship or let it fade.
This Dear Prudence column addresses various relationship dilemmas, including sibling conflict over a loan, marital issues stemming from lack of attraction and parenting concerns, navigating difficult friendships, and managing strained social dynamics due to a wife's behavior towards other women.
berlingske.dk • Parenting • World
A child psychologist shares advice on the best time and ways to engage children and teenagers in conversations about their day, emphasizing age-appropriate communication strategies.
slate.com • Relationships • World
A husband grapples with whether to reveal his wife's lover's infidelity and potential involvement in sex parties, questioning whether it will improve or ruin their already unconventional marriage.
supersummary.com • Literature • World
Walter Ong's "Orality and Literacy" analyzes the transformative effects of the shift from oral to written communication on human consciousness, societal structures, and cultural development.
theatlantic.com • Relationships • World
This article explores how to improve communication and conflict resolution in relationships by identifying the type of conversation, controlling oneself, and focusing on the current issue rather than introducing unrelated problems.
crosswalk.com • Marriage • World
A personal anecdote about a car accident illustrates the power of a gentle response in resolving conflict, emphasizing its importance in maintaining healthy relationships, especially within marriage.
slate.com • Relationships • World
A couple seeks advice on how to navigate a strained relationship with their friends' adult children, who inconsistently communicate and utilize their help.
savage.love • Relationships • World
This advice column addresses questions from readers about navigating open relationships, addressing relationship issues, and communicating effectively with partners.
ara.cat • Literature • Catalonia
This article explores the intellectual trajectory of Ferran Sáez, a Catalan writer, focusing on his critical perspective on communication in contemporary society and his unique approach to spirituality.
internazionale.it • Relationships • World
This advice column addresses questions from gay men in relationships, covering topics such as navigating group sex, ending relationships, and dealing with temptations.
slate.com • Relationships • World
A woman seeks advice on how to address her boyfriend's habit of using degrading language during sex, despite her repeated requests to stop.
nytimes.com • Relationships • World
A reader seeks advice on how to navigate a strained friendship due to their friend's new partner's incompatibility with their travel plans.
slate.com • Relationships • World
A woman seeks advice on how to cope with her boyfriend and his daughters' unusual habit of calling each other 'Mommy' and 'Daddy'.
slate.com • Relationships • World
A woman seeks advice on whether to pursue dates with a man she's unsure about, grappling with social anxiety and her therapist's encouragement.
dailymail.co.uk • Politics • UK
Boris Johnson recounts an embarrassing WhatsApp mishap where he accidentally sent a message intended for his partner to the entire Conservative MP WhatsApp group.
slate.com • Relationships • World
A woman recounts abandoning her boyfriend at Walmart after he failed to defend her against an insulting stranger, prompting a discussion about relationship expectations and conflict resolution.
savage.love • Sex • World
This article addresses several reader questions about navigating non-monogamous relationships, communication, and safe sex practices, offering advice on maintaining erotic tension, renegotiating relationship agreements, and condom usage.
slate.com • Relationships • World
A woman seeks advice on how to navigate her boyfriend's inconsiderate behavior regarding his father's frequent house visits, which disrupts her personal time and violates her introverted nature.
A woman in her early 40s seeks advice on overcoming difficulties achieving orgasm with a partner, while also dealing with recurring UTIs.
slate.com • Relationships • World
A husband discovers his wife's hidden vibrator and seeks advice on how to navigate this unexpected revelation and improve their communication about sex.
slate.com • Relationships • World
A woman seeks advice after discovering suggestive text messages between her boyfriend and another woman following his boys' trip to Costa Rica, grappling with whether to forgive him and stay in the relationship.
slate.com • Relationships • World
A woman seeks advice on whether to reconnect with her ex-husband nearly two years after a difficult divorce, prompting reflection on the complexities of post-relationship interactions and the allure of revisiting the past.
dailymail.co.uk • Relationships • World
A humorous essay explores the author's frustration with her husband's unwillingness to engage in arguments, contrasting it with George Clooney's claim of a conflict-free marriage.
slate.com • Relationships • World
A husband seeks advice after his wife's purchase of a high-end vibrator leads to a decline in intimacy and feelings of competition.
A husband's ability to verbally dismantle those he deems deserving clashes with his wife's preference for measured responses, creating a recurring marital conflict.
internazionale.it • Sex • World
This article from Internazionale's 'Patti chiari' column addresses reader questions about navigating non-monogamous relationships, safe sex practices, and anal sex.
slate.com • Friendship • World
Two best friends grapple with the recurring issue of being mistaken for mother and daughter, prompting advice on handling the situation.
This advice column addresses multiple reader inquiries regarding strained family relationships, difficult parenting situations, and navigating complex romantic entanglements.
elpais.com • Politics • Spain
Experts criticize Spain's government response to a massive power outage, citing delayed and contradictory communication strategies.
thefp.com • Technology • World
Tyler Cowen argues that while excessive online time may seem concerning, it's often a justifiable attempt to connect with desired people, potentially justifying its prevalence.
theatlantic.com • Linguistics • World
The increasing use of AI-generated text is significantly impacting human communication, potentially leading to a homogenization of language and a shift in writing styles.
theatlantic.com • Friendship • World
The Atlantic's staff writers share their unique approaches to maintaining friendships, highlighting diverse methods from spontaneous phone calls to shared movie nights.
bostonglobe.com • Relationships • World
A letter writer seeks advice on how to find a romantic partner who reciprocates their action-oriented expressions of love.
dailymail.co.uk • Relationships • World
A woman grapples with changing friendships after her friends become parents, exploring the challenges of adjusting to shifting dynamics and priorities within her social circles.
theverge.com • Technology • World
This article reflects on the legacy of Skype, highlighting its pioneering role in internet communication and analyzing the factors that led to its demise.
cosmopolitan.com • Negotiation • World
This article explores negotiation techniques used by FBI agents, emphasizing the importance of understanding the other party's motivations and employing empathy and active listening to achieve mutually beneficial outcomes.
theatlantic.com • Relationships • World
A wife seeks advice on her inability to focus when her husband speaks at length, prompting a humorous and insightful response addressing boredom, communication styles, and the impact of modern life.
savage.love • Relationships • World
This article features a collection of reader questions about relationships and sex, answered by Dan Savage with advice on communication, non-monogamy, and navigating various sexual scenarios.
This article features an advice column addressing various family conflicts, including a drunken sister's inappropriate behavior, furniture issues for an overweight stepdaughter, and an ugly engagement ring.
slate.com • Relationships • World
A wife seeks advice after her husband's terrifying prank involving a false cancer scare, leading to a month-long sex ban and a discussion on communication in marriage.
A parent seeks advice after discovering their family's disapproval of their decision to have only one child, and grapples with their mother-in-law's tendency to misinterpret situations negatively.
slate.com • Relationships • World
A woman seeks advice on navigating her attraction to a younger colleague while grappling with a growing rift in her marriage.
bostonglobe-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com • Relationships • World
A reader seeks advice on navigating a relationship where his girlfriend receives financial support from her father, prompting questions about class differences and potential complications.
slate.com • Relationships • World
A woman's secret spa day leads to her husband questioning the paternity of their unborn child, highlighting the damaging effects of dishonesty in a marriage.
inews.co.uk • Dating • World
A lawyer's thoughtful dinner date ends badly after he suggests splitting the bill, prompting reflection on communication, expectations, and personal values in relationships.
A woman's mother-in-law announces her miscarriage at her sister-in-law's baby shower, causing significant family conflict.
A parenting advice column addresses various concerns, including a mother's extreme approach to sugar with her kids, managing conflict with an ex-husband, and planning a family vacation that excludes a working teenager.
An advice column addresses a reader's conflict with a roommate who has secretly resented her for a year due to personality differences and a disagreement about pets.
A woman seeks advice on how to navigate a strained relationship with her sister while maintaining a relationship with her mother and niece.
A family grapples with planning a reunion after a previous attempt ended disastrously, prompting the author to seek advice on how to avoid repeating past mistakes.
slate.com • Relationships • World
A couple's differing opinions on couples therapy, fueled by their individual therapists' advice and their contrasting backgrounds, lead to a stalemate and questions about gaslighting.
slate.com • Relationship • World
A wife seeks advice on how to gently persuade her husband to remove enlarged framed photos of their genitalia from their bedroom wall, a gift he was proud of, without hurting his feelings.
savage.love • Relationships • World
Two couples grapple with intimacy issues involving pornography and differing desires for open relationships, seeking advice on how to navigate their conflicts and rebuild healthy connections.
slate.com • Relationships • World
A husband seeks advice on navigating his wife's strict rules for their sex life, which he finds frustrating and unsatisfying.
theatlantic.com • Friendship • World
This article explores how people maintain long-lasting friendships across different generations and life stages, highlighting various strategies and personal anecdotes.
dailymail.co.uk • Relationships • World
A wife discovers her husband's involvement in a spanking club and seeks advice on how to address the situation.
slate.com • Relationships • World
A man seeks advice on how to improve his sex life with his girlfriend, who feels insulted by his criticisms.
slate.com • Relationships • World
This article addresses multiple reader questions about navigating sexual intimacy challenges within relationships, including post-partum sex, clitoral piercings, and managing differing sexual desires.