Why Emotional Distance in 1950s and 1960s Upbringings Was a Survival Skill
Some people can talk easily about work, the weather, sports, or grocery prices. But ask how they actually feel, and the room shifts. The answer comes out clipped and familiar. “I’m fine.” For many adults who grew up in the 1950s and 1960s, that silence is not indifference or lack of care. Psychology suggests it … Read more