How to Connect With Strangers in Public Spaces
If we all gave each other a little more of our attention in public, we might feel less lonely and more connected.
How Do Social Structures Shape Your Well-Being?
Happiness isn't just a product of what we do or who we are as individuals; social situations, structural forces, and public policies play a major…
How Classroom Rituals Help Create Community
Small practices, repeated regularly and with intentionality, can help students feel a sense of belonging at school.
What Is Love? Scientists Have Answers—But They Don’t All Agree
Researchers across disciplines have attempted to define, categorize, and measure the elusive experience of love.
How Alternative Housing Can Bring Us Happiness and Community
Nuclear families are no longer the norm in the United States. Could community living arrangements help us find the connection and support we crave?
The Benefits of Building a Shared Reality With Your Partner
Seeing the world the same way your partner does can reduce uncertainty and make life more meaningful, especially during chaotic times.
Why Is Social Connection So Hard for Young Adults?
Young people are struggling with mental health and relationships, but there are small shifts in beliefs and behaviors that could help.
How to Show Someone You’re Listening
When we validate someone, we show them that we understand and care about their feelings and experiences.