Readers reflect on an Opinion guest essay that viewed seeking help as a virtue, not a failing. Also: Reining President Trump ...

Being able to effectively ask for and receive help makes us stronger and more independent over time, writes Joan M. Cook.

Asking for help implies a need, which, in turn, implies a vulnerability. Often, conflict occurs in relationships when one partner expects and feels entitled to the other anticipating their needs. When ...

Some people seem to glide through life without ever asking for help. They handle their responsibilities, put on a brave face, and rarely let anyone see them struggle. From the outside, it looks like ...

Bestselling author and leadership expert Simon Sinek recommends asking one simple question to help people trust you: Can you help me out? It's "such a common misunderstanding" that asking for help ...

Research that overturns common assumptions about competence and confidence. Wayne Baker, professor emeritus at the Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan, has spent much of his career ...

When news breaks, you need to understand what actually matters — and what to do about it. At Vox, our mission to help you make sense of the world has never been more vital. But we can’t do it on our ...

Despite the fact that we’ve come a long way regarding the de-stigmatization of therapy, it still seems as if reaching out and asking for professional help is the last option for millions of people.

A rheumatoid arthritis (RA) diagnosis can be life-changing. Fatigue and joint pain can make it more challenging to take part in your favorite activities. You may have to come to grips with being on ...

The days of knocking on your neighbor’s door for a cup of sugar appear to be a bygone era. Social media posts complaining about how reluctant people are to lend a free hand or unload a tough day go ...

Weak. Needy. Helpless. Annoying. Thanks to social conditioning and outdated gender norms and decades of hits to our self-esteem, this is how some of us think we appear when we ask for help. But ...