Let's (Not) TalkWoe Is Me! “Confrontation Makes Me Anxious. How Do I Deal?” A series in which The Swaddle team indulges your pity party with advice you'll probably ignore. By The Swaddle Team
Not Playing SwitzerlandIt’s Okay: To Take Sides in Family, Friend Disputes Not every relationship is meant to be viewed through an "objective" lens. By Saumya Kalia
Embrace ItA Cultural History of ‘Cringe,’ and How the Internet Made Everything Awkward Taylor Swift's call to embrace cringe leads us back to the wholesome, compassionate origins of cringe rather than the ones found in contempt. By Saumya Kalia
Universally TragicWhy Celebrity Deaths Often Feel Like Personal Tragedies “...it can feel like losing someone close to us because they may have been integral in some of our happiest or saddest moments.” By Devrupa Rakshit
Stressed OutShowing Signs of Stress Makes People More Likable, Finds New Study There could be an advantage to showcasing one’s vulnerabilities. By Saumya Kalia
Farewell FriendThe Sadness of Finishing Books and Shows, Explained The brain forms 'real' attachments to fictional characters' lives and worlds. By Saumya Kalia
Don't Want to be RightWhy We Should be Wrong More Often Making errors is crucial, instructive, and only natural. By Saumya Kalia
This Is Not MeWoe Is Me! “People Confuse My Awkwardness With Arrogance. How Can I be Less Off‑Putting?” A series in which The Swaddle team indulges your pity party with advice you'll probably ignore. By The Swaddle Team
Challenge AcceptedWill We Ever Get Our Attention Span Back? Hint: it's possible, but we'll have to fight for it. By Saumya Kalia
Impawssible AestheticFor Urban Indians, Exotic Dogs Are the New Social Media Status Symbol — Fuelling Exploitative Puppy Mills "Most of the young people are focused purely on getting a good-looking dog. They don't care where it comes from." By Arman Khan
Not 50/50Partners Tend to Divide Chores – But Sharing the Same Tasks Could Be Healthier Even though splitting chores may sound egalitarian on the surface, "when it comes down to it, those tasks are not equivalent.” By Saumya Kalia
Hot n ColdWoe Is Me! “I Can’t Let Go of My On‑Again, Off‑Again Relationship. How Do I Break the Cycle?” A series in which The Swaddle team indulges your pity party with advice you'll probably ignore. By The Swaddle Team
Embrace the ChaosIt’s Okay: To Be Irrational The world is chaotic and incalculable. Then why should reason be expected of us always? By Saumya Kalia
You Don't SayThe Benefits of Sarcasm, According to Science Sarcasm allows people to find humor in the truth -- making us more creative and honest. By Saumya Kalia
Next PleaseWhy We Dislike Things We See Everywhere The human mind is programmed to seek novelty. By Saumya Kalia
The Truth About LiesPeople Are Willing to Excuse Lies, Misinformation That ‘Might’ Come True: Study A new study highlights “the negative consequences of giving airtime to leaders in business and politics who spout falsehoods.” By Saumya Kalia
Punch the LineWhy We Laugh at Cheesy Jokes These anti-jokes thrive on their simplicity; they don't need the perfect punchline wit, or a crafty delivery style. By Saumya Kalia
"Just Letting You Know..."Why Most People Hold Off on Giving Constructive Feedback People may underestimate the potential of their input to improve others’ outcomes, according to a new research. By Devrupa Rakshit
