Can You Have a Committed Partnership With a Friend?
A new book highlights people who have chosen to create intimate, long-term partnerships with friends to enrich their lives.
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Is There a Place for Love in Medicine?
One doctor found a way to feel love for his patients. Here are four things he learned.
Why Do Some Couples Choose to Live Apart?
Social scientists say that more couples are staying together but living in separate homes, for some good reasons.
Ghosting Someone May Hurt You as Much as It Hurts Them
A new study finds that people who cut off communication with someone without an explanation may suffer depressive symptoms afterward.
Does Curiosity Have a Dark Side?
Research suggests there are at least two different types of curiosity—with different effects on our behavior and relationships.
Why Friendships Among Men Are So Important
Men have fewer friends these days, which can hurt their well-being. Here are expert tips for fostering those relationships.
Living With a Partner? Here Are Three Topics You Need to Talk About
A couples therapist recommends conversations to have—ideally before you move in—to avoid conflict and hurt feelings during cohabitation.
Twelve New Films That Highlight the Best in Humanity
It’s time for the Greater Goodies, honoring movies from the past year that exemplify human strengths and virtues.