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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

How friendship affects your brain

Iseult Gillespie

The myth of Zeus' test

The most powerful yet overlooked resource in schools

Andrea Driessen

The profound power of gratitude and "living eulogies"

Charles C. Daniels, Jr.

A second chance for fathers to connect with their kids

Why bittersweet emotions underscore life's beauty

Edith Elliott and Shahed Alam

The most powerful untapped resource in health care

Iseult Gillespie

Love vs. Honor: The Irish myth of Diarmuid's betrayal

The myth of the original star-crossed lovers

The Chinese legend of the butterfly lovers

Iseult Gillespie

The myth of Narcissus and Echo

A sex therapist's secret to rediscovering your spark

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

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Exclusive articles about Love

Here’s why we long for that perfect love to arrive — even when we’re happily coupled

If you secretly wonder if your soulmate is out there -- even though you're in a great relationship -- we have news: There's nothing wrong with you. Author Susan Cain explains what this longing reveals about us and about being human.

Posted Apr 2022

4 ways that climate change could be affecting your love life

How does extreme heat affect your sex drive? Could going green make you more attractive? Here's how climate change is influencing our mating and dating habits.

Posted Feb 2022

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

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