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Why we started expecting leaders to manage our feelings

OutKick·Jonathan Alpert·about 1 month ago
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Millions of 'No Kings' protesters rally nationwide Psychotherapist Jonathan Alpert joins Fox & Friends Weekend to analyze the recent 'No Kings' anti-Trump protests across the nation, including Washington, Boston, and Tampa Bay. Alpert describes the rallies as 'bad group therapy' and a manifestation of 'grievance culture,' where participants seek validation and emotional release. He expresses concern that this intense political focus, particularly among liberals, prevents people from enjoying life. A patient recently described his boss as "emotionally unsafe." What he meant, after a few minutes of unpacking it, was something much simpler: his boss had given him blunt feedback, set a clear deadline, and didn’t spend much time softening the message. That exchange has become remarkably common and captures a much larger cultural shift . Americans now expect authority figures to do more than lead. We expect them to absorb anxiety, validate emotions, and reduce discomfort before they ever make a demand.…

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