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It's not you, it's them: How to handle 'problematic' people, according to a psychologist

What does it mean to be a problematic person? While we could define such an individual as someone who fails to adhere to established social norms, the reality is far more nuanced. Psychologist Sandra ...
Los Angeles Times

The problematic use of ‘problematic’ to shut down people with whom we disagree

My first unpleasant encounter with the current meaning of the word “problematic” occurred a couple of years ago. I was mingling with some twenty- and thirtysomethings at an outdoor birthday party in ...
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9 Signs You're Not The Problem In Your Family, Even If Everyone Acts Like You Are

Family dynamics can be hard to navigate, even for people who come from emotionally stable and healthy backgrounds. When families function in unhealthy ways, maintaining boundaries and building an ...
The New York Times

What’s So Problematic About ‘Problematic’?

Do you sense something problematic about the word “problematic”? The way it’s used has changed a great deal in recent years, so much that it can now seem a little shifty. The journey that brought us ...