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Robert Dempsey

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Why making friends at university feels harder than it really is

We overestimate how much other people notice our own behaviour and any social missteps.

11.09.2026 10

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Robert Dempsey

Why you feel pressure to adhere to Christmas traditions – and how to reject the ones you don’t like

You’re allowed to reinterpret norms, question them or ignore them entirely.

09.12.2025 20

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Robert Dempsey