Why It’s Good for You to Cry
Research on crying helps explain why humans cry, as well as how it can improve our overall well-being.
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Greater Good Resources for Love and Connection
Articles, videos, and podcast episodes to help you strengthen your relationships and show love to those around you.
Six Ways to Deal With Someone Who Wronged You
Here's what we have learned from 25 years of research about forgiveness—and its alternatives.
Is Oxytocin Really the Love Hormone?
New research with prairie voles questions the idea that oxytocin is the driver of romantic attachment and good parenting.
Four Ways to Turn a Bad Day Around
Some days, nothing seems to go right. Here are four steps to calm down and get things back on track.
How We Misunderstand Anxiety and Miss Out on Its Benefits
Tracy Dennis-Tiwary explains how feeling anxious can give us motivation and insights about ourselves, if we respond to it the right way.
How Paternity Leave Helps Dads and Babies Bond
Accessible paid paternity leave policies are an important way to take care of new dads so they can help their babies and families flourish.
How Biology Prepares Us for Love and Connection
Our brains and bodies are wired for empathy, cooperation, generosity, and connection.