Calm
Six Signs of a Strong Friendship
Philosopher and author Alain de Botton explains how a good friend can enrich our lives, even when we’re at our lowest.
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Calm
A Guided Meditation to Cultivate Kindness
Explore this 17-minute kindness practice to open the heart and offer good wishes to others.
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Audio
36 Questions That Help You Fall In Love
Explore this research-backed questionnaire that not only brings couples closer together but can also reduce prejudice and break down barriers between people. [Podcast]
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Compassion
How to Keep Your Smartphone from Hurting Your Relationships
A mindful relationship with our phones is the key to balancing in-person interactions and online activity. Here are six ways to limit screen time in order to be more present in our real-world relationships.
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Compassion
How to Know if You’ve Married the Wrong Person
Sometimes we marry people for reasons that don’t pan out over the long haul—and that's OK. Christine Carter provides three ways to embrace the reality of an imperfect partner.
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Compassion
What You Can Learn from Polyamory
A 20-year study of consensually non-monogamous adults reveals seven lessons for anyone who wants to be more mindful in their relationships.
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Calm
Slowing Your Mind is Great Foreplay
It’s easy to say you’re not in the mood, but a short break might shift that.
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Calm
How to Tell If Your Date Is Relationship-Ready
Even though your pleasure-chemical-infused brain has you coming back for more, recognize the key signs that your date is not ready to commit.
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Calm
How Mindful Fighting Can Change Your Relationship
Pausing to let go of the stories we tell ourselves about our partner’s actions and really listening to their feelings and needs can open up a brand new world of discovery about our loved ones.
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Compassion
Rewire Your Brain for Love
Don’t let deep-seated fears of not being loved hijack a relationship.
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