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Relationships

A collection of TED Talks (and more) on the topic of Relationships.

Video playlists about Relationships

The most popular TED Talks of 2021

What ideas captured people's attention and took off the quickest? Here are the talks that intrigued and inspired in 2021.

How to bring empathy and authenticity to your life

Empathy and authenticity: These two very human traits are what the world — and your life — need right now. (Curated in partnership with Lexus.)

The paradox of loneliness

Feel alone? You're not, well, alone. Enjoy a thoughtful collection of TED talks to remind you that solo feeling is a shared and universal experience.

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.

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Talks about Relationships

Is it really that bad to marry my cousin?

What makes a friendship last?

How long does it take to get over a breakup?

Hrishikesh Hirway

What you discover when you really listen

An NFL quarterback on overcoming setbacks and self-doubt

Steven Sharp Nelson

How music can help you find peace after loss

Robert A. Belle

The emotions behind your money habits

How to find meaning after loss

How to support yourself (and others) through grief

The science behind how parents affect child development

How to discover your "why" in difficult times

The routines, rituals and boundaries we need in stressful times

Caroline Catlin

Why I photograph the quiet moments of grief and loss

How to have constructive conversations

How compassion could save your strained relationships

We're experiencing an empathy shortage, but we can fix it together

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Exclusive articles about Relationships

6 relationship resolutions to make this year

Making small changes in our connections with people -- whether it's our nearest and dearest or strangers at the store -- can yield big results. Here are some to try, from relationship researcher Carol Bruess PhD.

Posted Dec 2021

How many close friends do most people have? The answer is …

In this special excerpt from the TED podcast Am I Normal?, data journalist Mona Chalabi turns to renowned friendship researcher Robin Dunbar to tackle this question. Can you guess what it is?

Posted Dec 2021

We all know people who just can’t apologize — well, here’s why

Non-apologizers are maddening to be around, especially when they're clearly in the wrong. Here's what drives their unrepentant ways and what you can do, from psychologist Guy Winch.

Posted Jul 2021

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