Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. About that work meeting. You really do have some stuff you’d like to get off your chest. And venting does just that: It allows us ...

Science provides several good reasons. One, negativity is contagious. Or, as psychologist Jeffrey Lohr more memorably put it, “People don’t break wind in elevators more than they have to. Venting ...

Complaints sometimes are a common occurrence by employees of a small business, regardless of business practices. Many times, the reasons for complaints are from miscommunication, misinterpretation or ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. When your partner frustrates you or your mom is on your last nerve, it’s natural to call a friend or talk about your feelings at ...

One of my great joys in life is eavesdropping. As a psychologist, I have long been interested in people—in what they think, feel, and how they behave. I enjoy watching people’s facial expressions, ...

Science shows that constant complaining doesn't just spread negativity, it actually changes your brain's wiring. Who doesn't love a good complaining session now and then? Sometimes it just feels good ...

Research shows that most people complain once a minute during a typical conversation. Complaining is tempting because it feels good, but like many other things that are enjoyable—such as smoking or ...

We're all guilty of complaining at one time or another. It can feel good to vent our frustrations and seek comfort from others who can relate. And — let's be honest — it can also feel like there are a ...

Emotions are contagious and negative attitudes can spread quickly. That’s bad news for workplace morale and productivity. “It drains people’s energy and it sucks the joy out of being at work,” said ...

Research shows that most people complain once a minute during a typical conversation. Complaining is tempting because it feels good, but like many other things that are enjoyable -- such as smoking or ...