Do You Compare Yourself to Your Partner? It’s Not All Bad
Comparison may sometimes be the thief of joy, but it’s also an important tool for making predictions and decisions in our love lives.
What Happens When Sixth Graders and Elders Learn Together
Instead of attending regular school, a group of sixth graders in Canada spend time at a long-term care home—and young and old seem to benefit.
Why Do So Many Women Go to Prison After Surviving Domestic Violence?
A new book investigates how the U.S. criminal justice system targets survivors of domestic violence to prosecute them for fighting back.
How Being a Little More Social Can Change Your Life
A new book by Nicholas Epley explains the research behind why we should reach out to other people, despite our hesitancy to do so.
The New Rules for Building a Solid Marriage—and the Old Ideas to Avoid
A new book from historian Stephanie Coontz explores the changing nature of marriage and the cultural myths about the institution’s past that we…
How to Navigate Anticipatory Grief
We often start grieving our potential losses in advance. Can we do this more wisely?
Why the Search for Love Looks Different After 50
Many later-life singles still want intimacy and companionship—but often find themselves navigating new emotional, family, and practical challenges.
When Adults Embrace Play, They Create Community
Across the country, people are building communities around shared activities—and finding meaning, friendship, and belonging along the way.