Greater Good

Raising Happiness: A Surprisingly Simple Way to Feel Madly in Love

Love Potion No. 9: Gratitude in Relationships

Research Digest Items/Studies: Is Love Best Expressed through a Touch or a Smile?

Articles: The Ancient Heart of Forgiveness

Jack Kornfield shares extraordinary stories of forgiveness--and explains how the next story could be yours.

Research Digest Items/Studies: How Depression Reduces Empathy

Articles: All You Need is Love (and Meditation)

Highlights from the last two days of the 2nd World Congress on Positive Psychology.

Raising Happiness: Tuesday Tip: Give Out Some Hugs

One thing you can do today to be happier.

Articles: For Altruism, All You Need Is the Idea of Love

A study suggests that a single word can compel us to help others.

Raising Happiness: Brene Brown: In Support of an Ordinary Childhood

Our children are vulnerable. Let’s embrace that.

Raising Happiness: Should You Stay or Should You Go?

Some relationship problems are workable. Others aren’t. Here's how to tell the difference.

Articles: Love in the Autumn Years

A look at lovers' brains suggests passion and romance can last for decades.

Articles: Got a Headache? Try a Dose of Romance

A new study suggests feeling in love can bring us pain relief.

Research Digest Items/Studies: How Do You Really Feel about Your Partner?

Research Digest Items/Studies: Why a Happy Marriage Matters in Old Age

Raising Happiness: What Are You Happy About?

New Friday Feature: Community Gratitude Journal

Articles: The Power of Kisses

A new study suggests that affectionate mothers raise resilient adults.