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This Is Better Than an Apology

Everyone messes up. Any relationship involves two imperfect communicators capable of hurt feelings, frustration, or loneliness. Given this, expecting communication and harmony to be 鈥減ar for the course鈥� is unreasonable.

The Gottman Institute | Dec 31, 2019

Mental health | Immigration

10 Years Post-Deportation, 鈥楬ome鈥� Remains Uncertain

Azul Uribe and Nancy Landa have spent the past decade in Mexico, barred by the U.S. government from stepping foot into the United States. And still, reaching across the border,

Tina Vasquez | Dec 20, 2019

Body Politics

5 Tips for Surviving the Holidays With an Eating Disorder

For years, when I would go home for Christmas, I would have the exact same conversation with my grandmother. 鈥淗ave you lost weight?鈥� she would ask, jubilantly. I almost never

Melissa A. Fabello, PhD | Dec 12, 2019

Mental health

How to Beat Burnout Before It Begins

The New Year鈥檚 holiday is upon us, a time when many begin to consider goals and resolutions. And while such aspirations are good, far too many of us become obsessed

Natasha Zartman | Dec 11, 2019

Mental health | Empathy

What Your Domestic Arguments Are Really About

An average couple will have between 30 to 50 significant arguments a year, 鈥渟ignificant鈥� meaning an encounter that departs sharply from norms of civil dialogue, would be uncomfortable to film

The School of Life | Nov 19, 2019

Mental health | Aging and dying

The Kids Are All Right, But the Adults Are Struggling

While much attention on the rising suicide rate focuses on youth, data shows that it's actually working-age adults who are being hit hardest.

Mike Males | Oct 12, 2019

Aging and dying

Some Blunt Advice About Your Death

Author and end-of-life educator Sallie Tisdale gets real about death and dying.

Sydney Worth | Sep 14, 2019

Empathy

How to Survive the End of a Friendship

Breakups happen to friends, too. Here鈥檚 how to find closure, while preserving your heart and dignity.

Aim茅e La Fountain | Aug 23, 2019

Mindfulness | Women

Black Girl Magic: How Tarot Is Helping Women of Color Connect

The Detroit Blk Gurls Do Tarot Facebook group empowers women in traditional spiritualities.

Biba Adams | Aug 21, 2019

Mental health | Mindfulness | Empathy

How Cultural Differences Shape Your Gratitude

Americans say 鈥渢hanks鈥� a lot, but other cultures may have a deeper understanding of gratitude.

Kira M. Newman | Aug 6, 2019

Women | Aging and dying

Hot Flashes and Killer Whales: The Evolutionary Advantage of Menopause

The patriarchy thinks menopause is a problem. A new book is making waves with the argument that "the change" has value for our species and the women who go through it.

Valerie Schloredt | Jul 20, 2019

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Everyone Knows the Benefits of Meal-Sharing. Here鈥檚 How to Actually Do It

This organization offers a free toolkit for anyone wanting to host a family or community dinner.

Yasmeen Wafai | Jun 6, 2019

Empathy

7 Times 鈥淕ame of Thrones鈥� Taught You Kindness and You Didn鈥檛 Even Notice

Yes, even on HBO鈥檚 notoriously violent and cynical hit series.

Jeremy Adam Smith | May 13, 2019

Empathy | Aging and dying

What Happens When Old and Young Connect

Intergenerational relationships are a critical ingredient in well-being, research shows, particularly as we age.

Marc Freedman | May 6, 2019

Empathy

Inside Science Fiction鈥檚 Compassionate Revolution

The field celebrates a diverse universe of rising stars and celebrates hope with a new subgenre.

Miles Schneiderman | Apr 23, 2019

Mental health | Mindfulness | Health care

Why 30 Minutes of Nature a Day Is So Good for Your Health

Science is showing how immersion in nature speeds healing and acts as an antidote for many ailments.

Andr茅s R. Edwards | Apr 10, 2019

5 Ways to Talk With Your Kids So They Feel Loved

Warm, nurturing messages need repeating over and over again with our children.

Shauna Tominey | Apr 4, 2019

Mental health

What This Year鈥檚 World Happiness Report Reveals About Our National Well-Being

When governments take care of us, we take care of each other. And the U.S. is struggling.

Kira M. Newman | Apr 2, 2019

Mental health | Empathy

Look Out, Email. Handwritten Letters Are Making a Comeback

Pen pal clubs are growing across the U.S. But it鈥檚 not just the older generations who are joining them.

Susan Abram | Mar 12, 2019

Mindfulness

Can You Use Marie Kondo鈥檚 Tidying Method on People?

Research shows the human brain can only handle a certain number of social relationships. So why don鈥檛 I spend my time on the ones that matter the most?

Neha Gajwani | Feb 19, 2019