By Eiluned Pearce — 2019
Studies suggest that music successfully taps into an evolutionary mechanism of potent social bonding that creates strong connections quickly with large numbers of people.
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Want to get more out of your relationships? Be bold and shrink your social circle.
New York Times best-selling author Dan Buettner has traveled the globe visiting the places in the world where higher percentages of people enjoy long, full lives, areas dubbed “Blue Zones.
It’s become more and more difficult to remain vulnerable, trusting, and open to life in this era of uncertainty, global upheaval, divorce, and disrupted family life.
Love is not found in just one person, but in many people and many aspects of our daily lives.
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In the midst of COVID-19, Albom has released a new book—chapter by chapter—that he wrote in real time. As the coronavirus began to take hold in his home city, he says he felt compelled to act.
Think of some of the greatest joys in your life, and also some of your deepest sorrows and frustrations. Chances are, they all have to do with relationships. - Melanie Joy
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Some tips to help you nourish each other's hearts.
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Your idea of a great Sunday is to rise with the sun for a long run. Your partner, however, has other ideas. His notion of a proper Sunday involves sleeping late and enjoying a leisurely brunch over the Sunday paper.
In The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work, Dr. John Gottman’s research proves that 69% of problems in a relationship are unsolvable. These may be things like personality traits your partner has that rub you the wrong way, or long-standing issues around spending and saving money.
Unresolved conflict can lead to resentment and additional unresolved conflict in the relationship. Even more important, ongoing conflict can actually have a negative impact on your health and longevity.
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