There is nothing better than spending time with family and friends during the holidays. However, they can also be a time of stress and anxiety, mainly if social obligations are involved. A survey of 2 ...

Are you preparing to throw a party? Let’s get ready to throw the bash of the year! The date has been chosen, the menu settled on, and even the theme is perfected. Now comes the hard part: the ...

December means an avalanche of invites to parties. It also means oodles of anxiety for the burned-out, the introverted, and the hikikomori who would prefer to say no but are afraid that doing so will ...

When declining an invitation for a work holiday party, many employees may think they need to explain to their employer why they won’t be able to make it. Jodi R.R. Smith, president and owner of ...

The holidays can be a time of parties, events, dinners, outings, get-togethers, impromptu meetups—and stress. Is it really an obligation to say yes to every single invite? Is not showing up to Aunt ...