Welcome back to another Question of the Week here at The Confusing Middle! As always, the question comes from Gregory Stock's The Book of Questions. And I'll be honest — after the last two weeks, I was ready for something a little different. We've been in some genuinely heavy territory lately: questions about disability, about … Continue reading Question of the Week #494
Empathy
Keys to the Perfect Relationship
Alright, let's talk about relationships, even though I've never been in one myself. But hey, I've spent enough time observing the relationships of others to know a thing or two about building a strong bond. It's like being a wildlife documentarian, except instead of studying animals in their natural habitat, I'm studying couples in their … Continue reading Keys to the Perfect Relationship
Question of the Week #389
From Gregory Stock’s The Book of Questions: You are driving late at night in a safe but deserted neighborhood, and a dog darts in front of your car. You slam on the brakes, but still hit the animal. Would you stop to help? If you did stop and the dog was dead but had a name tag, … Continue reading Question of the Week #389
Question of the Week #201
Do you frequently find yourself--just to be polite--saying things you don't mean? For example, when you say good-bye to someone who does not interest you, do you act as though you enjoyed their company? Of course I do. That's because I'm not the only person in this world who has independent thoughts and feelings. Therefore, … Continue reading Question of the Week #201
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