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Can You Find Awe in Christmas Cookies?
… I’m not sure it’ll be enough to elicit wonder, but it’s worth trying. According to Michelle Shiota, a psychology professor at Arizona State University who has researched the impact of awe, “You got to push
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Are You Good at Building Friendships? Here’s How to Tell.
To build closer friendships, experts say tell your friends you appreciate them, be vulnerable and “repot” the relationship. … It’s important to show interest and full attention to what a friend is telling you, said Rich
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Cynics Not Only Lose Out on Friendships, Love and Opportunity — They’re Also Wrong About Human Nature
Cynicism is on the rise. Should that come as any surprise given today’s divisive global conflicts and our fraught political landscape? Even the weather seems like it’s out to get us. Americans are experiencing a
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Friendship and Diversity: A Path to Stronger Communities?
Podcast: Why do we gravitate towards friends who share our background and identity? How does this affect our sense of community and well-being? Under the Cortex explores.
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What Makes a Friendship Last Forever?
There are many flavors of friendship. Most U.S. adults say they have pals who fit into specific niches in their lives, like gym friends or work friends. These relationships may come and go as life circumstances change
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Ghosting is Usually a Terrible Thing To Do. Here’s When It’s OK
You’re hitting it off with a new fling or friend when suddenly, they drop off the face of Earth without warning and with absolutely no explanation. You then realize you’ve been ghosted, perhaps vowing to never treat
