These days, we’re awash in friendship. Apps such as Facebook and Instagram allow us to keep up with third-grade pals, colleagues from old jobs and vast numbers of other people. But many “friends” on social media represent superficial connections, lacking the support and strength of closer bonds. You might be More
The Washington Post: Your husband was just passed over for a promotion, and he’s depressed. Your friend’s breast cancer has returned. As a supportive spouse and friend, you feel their pain. Growing research suggests there’s a cost to all that caring. Empathy — the ability to tune into and share More
The New York Times: To his teachers at Ridgeway High School in Memphis, Jason Okonofua was a handful. During class, his mind drifted and he would lose the thread of the lesson. He slouched at his desk and dozed off. Today Jason Okonofua is a newly minted psychology professor at More
The dynamics of spouses’ daily interactions may influence whether an ill partner’s physical functioning improves over time. More
U.S. News & World Report: Being mean to someone isn’t typically seen as something to be proud of – but what if you were doing it in order to help someone else? Though a roundabout way of doing so, people might try and make someone feel bad in a situation More
People may try to make someone else feel negative emotions if they think experiencing those emotions will be beneficial in the long run. More
