40 Years of Romantic Comedies, 1 Big Change

People who watch romantic television and movies report higher relationship commitment and satisfaction rates. Though we often blame romantic movies for setting too high expectations for relationships, they may make relationships better. Despite the stereotypes, many men like watching romantic movies. It seems that most couples I know are experiencing...

The emotion of awe immerses us into mysteries beyond our current understanding. An awe of death can promote healthy coping and insights into the meaning of life. My mom died from cancer when I was 14. Although her death wasn’t unexpected, it stunned me nonetheless. One particular moment in...

Competition and conflict between siblings is not unusual. It is important to communicate and try to resolve differences. You have to accept the past and let go of hard feelings. Keeping larger interests of the family in mind may help. I knew that I’d have to deploy some conciliation skills...

Midlife isn’t completely magical nor completely miserable. The truth is somewhere in the middle. There’s no such thing as a one-size-fits-all experience of midlife. Midlife is a time for figuring out who you’ve been, who you are, and who you are becoming. Midlife can be messy—especially for...