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Love

Why and how do we fall in love? In these TED Talks, scientists, psychologists, poets and painters explore the mystery of romance.

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Wisdom for living with death and loss

An exploration of what makes life worth living in the face of death — and how to move forward with grief and loss.

How to sustain meaningful relationships (near and far)

These talks can help guide you in nurturing close, meaningful bonds with a long-distance partner, family, a new acquaintance or anyone in between.

How to talk about your feelings

Insightful TED Talks to help guide you on your journey to healthier, stronger relationships with others — and yourself.

How to practice emotional first aid

Handy TED Talks for when you (or a loved one) need help recovering from an emotional hit.

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Talks about Love

What makes a friendship last?

How long does it take to get over a breakup?

Tanya Boucicaut

Can love and independence coexist?

Steven Sharp Nelson

How music can help you find peace after loss

A brief history of divorce

Iseult Gillespie

Savitri and Satyavan: The legend of the princess who outwitted Death

Why should you read Toni Morrison's "Beloved"?

Love letters to what we hold dear

How love can help repair social inequality

The necessity of normalizing queer love

An ode to living on Earth

Jeannie Suk Gersen

How understanding divorce can help your marriage

For the love of fangirls

Sheila Marie Orfano

Why should you read "The Joy Luck Club" by Amy Tan?

The pride and power of representation in film

Sheila Marie Orfano

Why should you read Dante's "Divine Comedy"?

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Exclusive articles about Love

Do you know the 5 love languages? Here’s what they are — and how to use them

The concept of love languages expresses a simple truth: We don't feel or experience love the same way. By knowing another person's love language -- and knowing your own -- we can strengthen our connections, says relationship researcher Dr. Carol Bruess.

Posted Feb 2021

Dear Guy: “I’m in quarantine, and I’m heartbroken”

In this installment of "Dear Guy," TED's advice column from psychologist Guy Winch, he suggests how a reader can start to heal from heartbreak while in quarantine.

Posted May 2020

A marriage researcher’s favorite books and podcasts for better relationships

Relationships take work, but there's good news: Researchers, writers and podcasters have already done some of the heavy lifting in exploring how we can connect with the people in our lives. Marriage and family researcher Carol Bruess shares a list of her favorite relationship books and podcasts.

Posted Dec 2019

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