Words matter—a lot. Whether it’s a sweet compliment, a heartfelt “thank you,” or just letting your partner know they’re appreciated, what you say can strengthen your connection in ways you didn’t even ...

When someone you love loses a person they love, it can be hard to know what to say. You want to show your friend you love and support them, but you also know there really isn't much you can say to ...

Haupt is a health and wellness editor at TIME. Haupt is a health and wellness editor at TIME. When your friend’s heart is broken, you might struggle to offer words of support. What can you say to help ...

DEAR ERIC: In the age of Ozempic weight loss, I have an etiquette question. When you see a friend who has lost so much weight, what is the proper thing to say? Saying, “Wow, you look great” makes it ...

When Katie Thurston was diagnosed with Stage IV metastatic breast cancer earlier this year, at age 34, people kept telling her they knew someone with the same diagnosis. Solidarity, you might think. A ...

Dear Eric: In the age of Ozempic weight loss, I have an etiquette question. When you see a friend who has lost so much weight, what is the proper thing to say? Saying, “Wow, you look great” makes it ...