Saying No

Just Say No: 10 Steps To Better Boundaries

Therese Borchard | Posted 10.29.2009 | Living


Therese Borchard

Until recently, "no" was a dirty word to me. As a stage-four people-pleaser, my vocabulary was rich with affirmatives: "sure," "okay," "absolutely," "no problem." But my mouth couldn't seem to form the word "no."

The Zen of "Yes" or "No"

Tabby Biddle | Posted 09.03.2009 | Living


Tabby Biddle

There is a fine line between moments when we say "yes" to open up to new life possibilities, and, when we say "no" to honor ourselves and maintain a healthy boundary.

'No' Hollywood Style

Michael Sigman | Posted 08.27.2009 | Entertainment


Michael Sigman

The Hollywood No is a key element of a code that, once deconstructed, at least allows the petitioner to take things less personally.

Is 'No' The Sexiest Word?

Sara Davidson | Posted 08.17.2009 | Living


Sara Davidson

Part 14 of a serial, "Sex Love Enlightenment." Previously: I tell Billy not to contact me again. I feel relieved, elated, but then comes the crash. Later I would learn this is a sign of love addiction.