Could your difficult boss, colleague or family member be ageing you faster? What a study found and how to cope
A study has examined whether difficult people in daily life, from bosses to colleagues and family members, could be ageing others faster. The piece raises the question of which interpersonal relationships are more stressful to deal with than others. Psychologists offer their view on how to handle these challenging interactions. Their guidance covers setting boundaries, recovering emotionally after tense exchanges, and managing difficult dynamics before they take a toll. Dealing with such situations well, the findings suggest, may even influence how a person ages over time.
What are the interpersonal relationships that are more stressful to deal with than others? Psychologists explain how to manage challenging interactions, set boundaries, recover emotionally – and maybe age better.