Being misunderstood doesn't stop when you become an adult. And for certain people, the gap between intention and impact is especially large. Communicating what you mean can be difficult. The most ...

The term “misunderstood” itself is a subjective one. I mean, what might not be understandable to some, for others, might seem plain as day. In many cases, the man who gets labeled as “misunderstood” ...

The characters we read about in books are not real, per say, but the feelings we have about them are very, very real. Any reader who's ever screamed out loud at a fictional character while on public ...

So often, we go through life feeling misunderstood. Whether we’re perceived as too loving, frank, sensitive, or vulnerable, being misunderstood can compromise our sense of worthiness and empowerment.

As humans, we need to be able to express ourselves, and we need to be understood. We want to think that when we’re communicating (and even when we’re not), there are people who get us. It’s part of ...