I recently came across a piece of advice online: To truly get to know someone, you should ask them about the last time they cried in public, because it reveals what they value. At first, I scoffed. It ...

The other night, I casually asked my teenage daughter, “Can I have your help with the cat's water bowl?” expecting her to jump up and refill it. Instead, she smirked and said, “Do you want my help, or ...