Forgiveness

How Your Happiness Can Spread to the People Around You

By Kira M. Newman | February 19, 2019

By Pavica Sheldon, Mary Grace Antony | February 13, 2019

A new study finds that commitment changes both transgressions and forgiveness in a relationship.

By Eve Ekman | December 21, 2018

Do you take shame and fear with you to family gatherings? Eve Ekman has some tips to help you get a grip.

By Greater Good Editors | November 29, 2018

Comedian W. Kamau Bell discusses the challenges of finding common ground, even with people in your own family.

By Jane Park | October 25, 2018

“I'm sorry you feel that way.”
Some apologies can actually make things worse. Our Happiness Guinea Pigs, Jolenta Greenburg and Kristin…

By Maryam Abdullah | October 16, 2018

Parents can help kids learn to choose forgiveness rather than revenge.

By Christine Carter | September 20, 2018

If we don't confront the past, we can be haunted by sadness and self-blame.

Still looking for books to take with you on vacation? Here are some terrific novels and memoirs that explore Greater Good themes.

By Julie Shackford-Bradley | June 11, 2018

Restorative justice practices can help change behavior and improve the school climate after online bullying, research suggests.