Do you feel like you control your emotions, or do your emotions control you? What scientists call “emotion regulation” turns out to be one of the most important life skills we can possess. It’s essential in dealing with setbacks, in balancing risks and rewards, and in maintaining successful relationships. This week, psychologist Ethan Kross explores […]
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There’s no magic potion that can make someone adore you. But there are things you can do to promote a deep and enduring connection — and even feelings of passion — between yourself and your partner. In the final chapter of our Relationships 2.0 series, psychologist Arthur Aron shares some techniques for falling and staying in love.
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After Vivian’s young son threw sand on another child at a park, she assumed she was about to be judged for poor parenting. Instead, she received words of admiration that continue to bolster her years later.
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After receiving irregular test resultsAlexis left her doctor’s appointment in tears. On her way out of the office, a receptionist stopped Alexis and held her while she cried. It is a moment she will never forget.
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Humans are constantly trying to figure out what other people are thinking and feeling. This ability to assess other people’s thoughts is a superpower — one that can sometimes lead us astray.
In the late 1980s, Stephanie was driving to an appointment when she was hit by a large pickup truck. As she stood on the sidewalk crying, a woman came up to her and handed her a cup of tea.
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There’s a category of people whose impact on your life may be overlooked — and your interactions with them may help you to feel less lonely.
The driver who took Ashley Blas to a cemetery noticed grass covering part of her mother’s gravestone. So he dropped to his knees – in a full suit – and cleared the grass from the grave.
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When we head into a negotiation, our focus is usually on getting the other person to agree to our preferred outcome. What we don’t focus on are our own biases and blind spots.
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About 30 years ago, Nancy ran the New York City Marathon. When she finished, she headed to the reunion area to greet her family — only to discover that her 8-year-old son was missing. After a frantic search, a woman appeared, holding her son’s hand.
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