Many parents today feel a strong pressure to be "perfect" for their kids, partners, and households, even if it comes at the expense of personal well-being and happiness. They take care of everything ...

It’s important to be responsible, of course. It means that you’re dependable, committed, and caring. But, for some, it’s too easy to over-swing the pendulum and become excessively responsible, and ...

Jeff Somers is a freelancer who has been writing about writing, books, personal finance, and home maintenance since 2012. When not writing, Jeff spends his free time fixing up his old house. He has ...