Category: Published articles

The Ugly Side of Humor.

“What often seems like a harmless form of social interaction can also become a malicious, manipulative tool to wound, hurt, and defeat an opponent—any opponent, even our loved ones.”

Co-author and my friend, James Ezimoha, what a pleasure collaborating with you! May we have inspired others to examine what a sense of humor means to them – as well as when and how to apply it with care.

https://www.elephantjournal.com/2021/02/the-ugly-side-of-humor-in-relationships-erin-murphy-james-ezimoha/#comments

Read my latest on The Elephant Journal.

“Social graces are not the equivalent of money, class, or ostentatiousness. They are the traits of a decent person. Whether born into privilege or poverty, how we treat others speaks loudly of who we are as people.”

https://www.elephantjournal.com/2021/01/an-ode-to-the-simple-exchange-of-pleasantries/

On relationships.

“Relationships require give and take. Don’t be selfless until you’ve been selfish—in learning who you are, what you want, and how to give and receive love in a healthy, mature way.”

Read my latest published article on The Elephant Journal.

https://www.elephantjournal.com/2021/01/opening-our-hearts-admitting-our-wrongs-and-loving-imperfectly/