A new book examines why relationships are in crisis in our technology-infused society—and what can be done about it.

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After 40 years studying forgiveness, Robert Enright explores how we define it and why people are skeptical about it.

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New research suggests that when you forgive past transgressions, your memories don’t fade, but your misery does.

In the wake of the 2024 election, our contributors weigh in on what we can do now to preserve our well-being and our democracy.

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For International Women's Day, we gathered articles that aim to help women take care of themselves and each other, make a living, raise children, and work for equality.

How can you sustain your friendships in life? The first step is recognizing their importance, argues author Lydia Denworth.

Beyond the cognitive benefits of mapping, I want to highlight the fact that the physical nature of joint mapping—of getting up with markers and whiteboard or flipcharts and together discussing and ...

When researchers refer to the concept of social connection, they mean the feeling that you belong to a group and generally feel close to other people. Scientific evidence strongly suggests that this ...