NBA legend and TNT analyst Charles Barkley delivered a candid message to Dallas Mavericks GM Nico Harrison during a live broadcast, addressing the executive amid a tumultuous period for the franchise.

While reconnection can be genuine, it can also be transactional, performative, or even emotionally manipulative. The key difference lies in intent, timing, and emotional awareness.

This month, we asked our audience: What words of comfort do you say to a friend whose loved one has passed away? It was part of a podcast episode and story we did on how to support a grieving friend.