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Viktor Sander B.Sc., B.A.

Viktor is a Counselor specialized in interpersonal communication and relationships. He manages SocialSelf’s scientific review board. Follow on Twitter or read more.
20 Tips to Ask Good Questions: Examples and Common Mistakes

20 Tips to Ask Good Questions: Examples and Common Mistakes

June 17, 2023June 20, 2022 Viktor Sander B.Sc., B.A.Last updated June 17, 2023

Being able to ask better questions can positively influence various aspects of our lives. For example, in a professional setting, asking the right questions during a job interview can help … Read more

Self-Love and Self-Compassion: Definitions, Tips, Myths

Self-Love and Self-Compassion: Definitions, Tips, Myths

September 12, 2022June 20, 2022 Viktor Sander B.Sc., B.A.Last updated September 12, 2022

You’ve probably seen references to “self-love” and “self-compassion” in self-development articles or on social media. But what do these terms actually mean? In this article, you’ll learn what self-love and … Read more

How To Help Your Teenager Make Friends (And Keep Them)

How To Help Your Teenager Make Friends (And Keep Them)

August 6, 2022June 15, 2022 Viktor Sander B.Sc., B.A.Last updated August 6, 2022

Are you a parent of a teenager who is sitting at home alone or isolating themselves? Watching your child experience social difficulties is hard, particularly when bullying is involved. After … Read more

What to Do When Friends Distance Themselves From You

What to Do When Friends Distance Themselves From You

August 18, 2022June 14, 2022 Viktor Sander B.Sc., B.A.Last updated August 18, 2022

For most of us, friends come and go. Not many friendships last a lifetime, and even those that last for many years may ebb and flow. Research shows that we … Read more

375 Would you Rather Questions (The Best for Any Situation)

375 Would you Rather Questions (The Best for Any Situation)

March 6, 2023June 13, 2022 Viktor Sander B.Sc., B.A.Last updated March 6, 2023

In most group settings, “would you rather questions” are a great way to break the ice and get everyone comfortable. Depending on the people, the questions can be challenging, funny, … Read more

How to Make Friends in High School (15 Simple Tips)

How to Make Friends in High School (15 Simple Tips)

August 3, 2022June 10, 2022 Viktor Sander B.Sc., B.A.Last updated August 3, 2022

High school can be a difficult place to make friends. On the one hand, you see the same people every day. We’re more likely to like people when we see … Read more

How to Make Friends as a Teenager (At School or After School)

How to Make Friends as a Teenager (At School or After School)

August 3, 2022June 9, 2022 Viktor Sander B.Sc., B.A.Last updated August 3, 2022

Making friends as a teenager isn’t that different from making friends at any other point in your life, but it does present some unique challenges. As we enter puberty, we … Read more

288 Questions To Ask A Guy To Get To Know Him Deeper

288 Questions To Ask A Guy To Get To Know Him Deeper

March 6, 2023June 9, 2022 Viktor Sander B.Sc., B.A.Last updated March 6, 2023

Figuring out how to get to a guy can be a bit difficult. The last thing you want to do is say the wrong thing. This compilation of good questions … Read more

100 Jokes to Tell Your Friends (And Make Them Laugh)

100 Jokes to Tell Your Friends (And Make Them Laugh)

February 21, 2023June 2, 2022 Viktor Sander B.Sc., B.A.Last updated February 21, 2023

Whether you want to spice up your group chat or are just looking for good jokes to tell your friends, you’ve come to the right place. It can feel scary … Read more

How To Not Care What People Think (With Clear Examples)

How To Not Care What People Think (With Clear Examples)

August 18, 2022May 20, 2022 Viktor Sander B.Sc., B.A.Last updated August 18, 2022

If you’re often or constantly afraid of what other people think of you, it may be difficult to live your life the way that you want. For example, you may … Read more

16 Tips to Be More Down-to-Earth

16 Tips to Be More Down-to-Earth

May 18, 2022May 17, 2022 Viktor Sander B.Sc., B.A.

When people describe the qualities of others they like to be around, “down-to-earth” is usually one of the first qualities mentioned. Down-to-earth people tend to be easier to be around, … Read more

Why Friends Don’t Keep in Touch (Reasons Why & What to Do)

Why Friends Don’t Keep in Touch (Reasons Why & What to Do)

November 24, 2022May 9, 2022 Viktor Sander B.Sc., B.A.Last updated November 24, 2022

One of the most common social challenges that people face is the difficulty of keeping in touch with friends. If you’re feeling like you’re the only one who makes an … Read more

158 Communication Quotes (Categorized by Type)

158 Communication Quotes (Categorized by Type)

March 1, 2023May 4, 2022 Viktor Sander B.Sc., B.A.Last updated March 1, 2023

If you are trying to master the art of communication, you’ve come to the right place. We have spent most of our lives talking to each other, but communicating effectively … Read more

163 Fun Questions to Ask Your Friends When Bored

163 Fun Questions to Ask Your Friends When Bored

February 16, 2023May 3, 2022 Viktor Sander B.Sc., B.A.Last updated February 16, 2023

Regardless of how long you’ve known your friends, there are going to be times when conversations lull, and it’s best to have some questions ready for when they do. Whether … Read more

Fear of Rejection: How to Overcome It & How to Manage It

Fear of Rejection: How to Overcome It & How to Manage It

September 22, 2022April 27, 2022 Viktor Sander B.Sc., B.A.Last updated September 22, 2022

Fear of rejection can feel so deeply ingrained in us that it can feel impossible to change. It’s painful, so it feels like we need to avoid it at all … Read more

102 Funny Friendship Quotes to Share a Laugh With Friends

102 Funny Friendship Quotes to Share a Laugh With Friends

March 1, 2023April 25, 2022 Viktor Sander B.Sc., B.A.Last updated March 1, 2023

Very few things can put a bigger smile on our faces than our friends, and one of the joys of friendship is sharing a laugh. Send one of the following … Read more

125 Quotes About Fake Friends vs Real Friends

125 Quotes About Fake Friends vs Real Friends

March 1, 2023April 25, 2022 Viktor Sander B.Sc., B.A.Last updated March 1, 2023

Having close friends that you can lean on during the hard times of your life is important. But it can feel difficult to figure out who in your life is … Read more

129 No Friends Quotes (Sad, Happy and Funny Quotes)

129 No Friends Quotes (Sad, Happy and Funny Quotes)

March 1, 2023April 22, 2022 Viktor Sander B.Sc., B.A.Last updated March 1, 2023

If you feel like you have no new friends and don’t know how to make them, you’re not the only one. Loneliness is a feeling that everyone experiences. When you’re … Read more

197 Anxiety Quotes (To Ease Your Mind and Help You Cope)

197 Anxiety Quotes (To Ease Your Mind and Help You Cope)

September 15, 2022April 21, 2022 Viktor Sander B.Sc., B.A.Last updated September 15, 2022

If you’re dealing with anxiety, chances are you are worn out and overwhelmed by the fear and overthinking that comes with it. It can make you feel out of control … Read more

74 Fun Things to Do With Friends in Summer

74 Fun Things to Do With Friends in Summer

September 11, 2022April 20, 2022 Viktor Sander B.Sc., B.A.Last updated September 11, 2022

If you are looking for activities that you and your friends can enjoy together to make this summer extra special, then you’re in the right place. Summer doesn’t last long … Read more

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