Do you ever find yourself reminiscing with friends about the past or fondly thinking about happy childhood moments with family? Reliving joyful shared memories—whether on your own or with others—is a ritual many of us practice. These moments can spark laughter, bring tears of joy, strengthen relationships, and fill us with fresh positive emotions. Daughter…

In recent months, several high-profile cases of infidelity have made headlines. Foo Fighters founder Dave Grohl revealed he had a daughter with someone other than his wife, the mother of his three other children. Former presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr., married to Curb Your Enthusiasm actor Cheryl Hines, was reported to have had an…

If you’ve ever set a New Year’s resolution, you already know how tough it can be to stick with it. Even when motivation is high in the beginning, it often fades, and many of us struggle to follow through on our good intentions. One thing that makes a big difference is social support. But here’s…

The Power of Forgiveness in Relationships In every relationship, no matter how loving, there will be moments when one partner feels hurt or angered. Sometimes it’s small annoyances—like saying the wrong thing or being careless with responsibilities. Other times, it can be more serious—like betrayal or ongoing neglect. Even deep rifts can be repairedConflict and…

Residents of Asheville, North Carolina, and Lahaina, Maui, are still struggling to rebuild after their communities were devastated in 2024—Asheville by a tropical storm and Lahaina by a wildfire. In Los Angeles County, recovery has barely begun after January fires forced tens of thousands to evacuate and destroyed 11,500 homes. Together, the price tag for…

Finding Meaning Through Shared Reality Think of a moment when you and someone close to you instantly understood each other—maybe you laughed at the same inside joke or reacted to the news knowing they’d feel the same way. Psychologists call this a shared reality: seeing the world through the same lens as another person. Shared…

Back when I used to run triathlons, I learned something powerful: it wasn’t just my training that carried me through tough races—it was the encouragement of spectators and fellow athletes. Their energy gave me the strength to keep moving forward when the challenge felt overwhelming. As I’ve grown older, I’ve realized the same is true…

Do Similar Personalities Really Make Relationships Happier? We’ve all heard the saying, “Birds of a feather flock together.” It suggests that couples who share similar personality traits are more likely to have stronger, happier relationships, while couples who are very different may struggle. But a new study from Germany challenges that idea. According to the…

Former U.S. surgeon general Vivek Murthy knows firsthand how heavy loneliness can feel. As a child, he often woke up with a sense of dread. On the way to school, a tightness would grow in his chest as he worried about being alone on the playground, left out during classroom activities, or sitting by himself…

The Role of Lawyers in the American Legal System: Navigators, Advocates, and Guardians of Justice The American legal system is a vast, intricate network built from federal laws, state statutes, and local ordinances. For most people, it can feel like an overwhelming maze of rules, procedures, and precedents. Within this complex framework, lawyers serve as…