Ten Films that Highlight the Best in Humanity
Forget the Oscars. With the Greater Goodies, we're honoring movies from the past year that exemplify forgiveness, resilience, empathy, and…
What Makes a Political Apology Seem Sincere?
When is a political apology likely to be well-received? A new study explores the contributing factors.
Why Kids Need to Learn How to Forgive
Peacemakers, poets, and researchers agree: Forgiveness heals hurts and is good for the forgiver—even the young one.
How to Handle a Toxic Relationship
When a relationship is causing you stress and suffering, follow these five steps to find more peace.
Nine Ways to Help Siblings Get Along Better
Squabbling siblings can have a better relationship if they learn the skills of forgiveness.
The Best Greater Good Articles of 2016
We round up the most-read Greater Good articles from the past year—and our editors pick the best of the rest.
Five Science-Backed Strategies to Build Resilience
When the road gets rocky, what do you do?
When Should You Forgive Your Partner?
According to a new study, forgiving your partner may backfire if they have a certain personality type.
The Cost of Blaming Parents
Anger toward parents is still at the heart of a great deal of therapy. But has this approach gone too far?
How Parents Can Start to Reconcile with Estranged Kids
In his latest guest blog post, psychologist Joshua Coleman explains that to repair a relationship with estranged children, parents today need…
Five Science-Backed Strategies to Build Resilience
When the road gets rocky, what do you do?
Ten Films that Highlight the Best in Humanity
Forget the Oscars. With the Greater Goodies, we're honoring movies from the past year that exemplify forgiveness, resilience, empathy, and…
Forgiveness Quiz
When someone hurts you, are you more likely to turn the other cheek—or seek revenge?
This Is Your Brain on Heartbreak
Why does getting dumped hurt physically? Meghan Laslocky explains where that feeling comes from, and what it's good for.
The Three Parts of an Effective Apology
"I'm sorry" isn't enough—Christine Carter explains what else needs to be said.
The Healthy Way to Forgive Yourself
Self-forgiveness is critical to well-being—but it needs to be balanced with responsibility-taking, when appropriate. Here are four steps to…