How to Survive the End of a Friendship
Breakups happen to friends, too. Here’s how to find closure, while preserving your heart and dignity.
Empathy
How Cultural Differences Shape Your Gratitude
Americans say “thanks” a lot, but other cultures may have a deeper understanding of gratitude.
Working for Peace in a Violent World
When the need for large-scale solutions is so dire, it can be challenging to focus on individual actions.
How to Travel at Home: Finding New Routes Through Our Daily Lives
Many of us don’t look up from our smartphones long enough to notice what’s around us.
Why Difficult Conversations Can Actually Be a Good Thing
Research suggests that structured engagement with someone who holds divergent views can be transformative, even without a concrete resolution.
Dear Fellow Men, It’s Time We Break Our Silence
Speaking out when we see misogyny in action isn’t an affront to other men. It’s an invitation to do better.
As Fathers, We Must Commit to Dismantling the Patriarchy
White men, many of us fathers, have viciously held on to power but neglected to use it to make things better for other parents and children.
7 Times “Game of Thrones” Taught You Kindness and You Didn’t Even Notice
Yes, even on HBO’s notoriously violent and cynical hit series.
What Happens When Old and Young Connect
Intergenerational relationships are a critical ingredient in well-being, research shows, particularly as we age.
The Social Science Behind How Change Happens
Saying what we believe may be the first step to social change.
Inside Science Fiction’s Compassionate Revolution
The field celebrates a diverse universe of rising stars and celebrates hope with a new subgenre.
This Is How Borrowing Things From Our Neighbors Strengthens Society
Research shows that small talk and casual connections create happy communities and less-lonely individuals.
Look Out, Email. Handwritten Letters Are Making a Comeback
Pen pal clubs are growing across the U.S. But it’s not just the older generations who are joining them.
The New Art of Making Friends and Finding Community
Even as researchers find loneliness is epidemic, people young and old are relearning how to hang out.
Cincinnati Neighborhoods Cross Cultural Divides With Storytelling
Cincy Stories gives people a platform to share their stories and build connections.
Using Virtual Reality to Teach Empathy
Walking a mile in someone else’s shoes is more than just a phrase for people working at the intersection of psychology and technology.
How Restoring My Late Parents’ Cherished Possessions Helped Me Grieve
It was just stuff. Until it wasn’t.
Science of a Meaningful Life: Top 10 Insights of 2018
These are the most provocative and influential findings published during this past year.
Best Books of 2018 for a Meaningful Life
The year’s must-reads help to weather hard times and make a difference in the lives of those around us.
Why Rituals Are Good for Your Health
Research shows rituals reduce anxiety, improve performance and confidence—and even work on people who don’t believe in them.
Money Talks: How to Make Those Hard Conversations Easier
Tips for preserving your boundaries and other people’s dignity.
A Good-for-Nothing Tree Makes Good
Once upon a time, mesquite got no respect. Now this desert survivor is celebrated as a sustainable food source and a symbol of the borderlands.
Take a Moment to Thank Your Food
Gratitude for what feeds us opens us to awe and beauty.
The Best Medicine for Confronting Trauma: Be Present
Amid extreme stress and a never-ending stream of bad news, we can reduce harm if we remain connected.
How I Celebrate Life on the Day of the Dead
Día de los Muertos is for remembering those I miss and pondering how to keep them alive in the present moment.
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