One of my earliest posts dealt with the issue of gossiping and the role that talking about others has in friendships. But there is another function of this that I did not address, and one that I think can be rather illuminating. Do you ever find yourself repeatedly complaining to and confiding in a friend … [Read more…]
One of the most common misconceptions about girl bullying (and bullying in general), is that it disappears after the adolescent years. It’s an unfortunate reality I’ve faced that this is just simply not the case. I’ve encountered my fair share of adults who never quite shook the habits of exchanging nasty looks and indulging cattiness. … [Read more…]
What comes to mind when you picture girls fighting? Odds are, it involves rumor spreading and gossip. I’ve always felt there’s a huge distinction, however, between gossiping and venting – although the more you engage in the latter, the blurrier that line becomes. When I reflect on what the function of talking about other people … [Read more…]