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Relationships
fromPsychology Today
1 day ago

The Five Good Things That Emerge From Supportive Relationships

Human beings grow and thrive through connection; supportive, authentic relationships cultivate resilience, vitality, and community well‑being.
Television
fromBusiness Insider
2 weeks ago

Meghan Markle's Netflix show has inspired me to adopt a new weekly ritual

Samin Nosrat's four-year 'Monday Dinner' ritual transformed acquaintances into family, providing ritualized community and connection that many people now crave.
#loneliness
fromPsychology Today
4 months ago
Relationships

Lonely Beside You

Loneliness signals the absence of vital emotional connection, indicating a need for intimacy, not a personal failure.
#loss
#parenting
Women
fromPsychology Today
3 weeks ago

Why Is Reminiscing Good for Us?

Reminiscing about positive memories is crucial for seniors, fostering connection and minimizing feelings of loneliness.
#travel
Parenting
fromBusiness Insider
4 weeks ago

I'm worried my teens are growing up too fast, so I booked a family vacation to Maine. The trip helped slow down time.

Spending quality time with family can create precious memories and slow down the passage of time.
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

The Paradox of Trust

Trust isn't forced, but emerges from autonomic states shaped by safety, connection, and co-regulation. Trust is a physiological state arising from shared experiences.
Mindfulness
fromAll Singles And Married
1 month ago

WHEN LOVEMAKING DESIRE CHANGES IN MARRIAGE.

My husband still wanted intimacy, often. I, on the other hand, felt distant from my own body. I didn't know how to explain it, so I said nothing.
Relationships
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

The Hidden Truth in Every Hero's Journey

The true hero's journey is the journey home—to each other, to the glow of a shared fire, to the village.
philosophy
Relationships
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

The moment I knew: moving so far and so fast wasn't in my character but it just felt right

An unexpected romantic connection developed during a trip to Australia, leading to memorable experiences despite geographical challenges.
#relationships
Relationships
fromPsychology Today
3 months ago

Deepen the Connection Quotient in Your Relationship

Strong relationships predict life satisfaction and longevity.
Intentional acts can enhance everyday interactions.
Conversations can balance depth and playfulness.
Engaging authentically can cultivate richer relationships.
Mindfulness
fromstupidDOPE | Est. 2008
1 month ago

Making the Everyday Sacred: The Return of Ritual in Modern Culture | stupidDOPE | Est. 2008

There is a cultural shift toward personal rituals focused on connection and presence in response to a fast-paced, hyper-connected environment.
#friendship
fromFuncheap
1 month ago

SF's Kindness Crawl

A group of 20 joyfully committed humans will take to the streets of San Francisco with one shared purpose: to spread kindness and connection that ripples far beyond the day.
Mindfulness
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

When life became overwhelming, he found an outlet with 'Piano & Prayer'

'Piano & Prayer' began as a weekly gathering during the pandemic, aimed at fostering connection and sharing, countering the feelings of isolation that many experienced.
LA food
#photography
fromItsnicethat
1 month ago
Photography

You're in for a treat with Ella Pavlides' photo series on Mexico City's unsung heroes - dog walkers

fromItsnicethat
1 month ago
Photography

You're in for a treat with Ella Pavlides' photo series on Mexico City's unsung heroes - dog walkers

fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Purity Ring: the 10 funniest things I have ever seen (on the internet)

There's something about a good joke or a meme...where it sticks in our minds for years and we can draw from it for a certain feeling.
Digital life
fromItsnicethat
1 month ago

Pauline Mauruschat creates watercolour murals for motherhood and loneliness

Finding strengths in the nature of the medium - the bleed and spread of paint on certain canvases - Pauline creates enchanting textures that accentuate her mural-esque illustrations of flying horses, demonic dogs and double-sided tigers.
Artificial intelligence
Los Angeles
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

After losing too many bidding wars for a home in LA, I bought a 5-bedroom house in the suburbs. I quickly realized it was a mistake.

Moving to the suburbs from Los Angeles led to loneliness and a longing for connection, ultimately resulting in a return to the city.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Call me Chickenella!' How Guardian readers got their nicknames and what they feel about them

The name Weeb made me feel loved. My foster father gave me the nickname Weeb around 1995 because I have very thick, dark hair and I was in my gawky teens.
Relationships
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

Simple Ways to Create Romantic Chemistry

The researchers note that although the concept is frequently used within Western popular culture to describe an 'intense connection,' there is less supporting academic research, partially due to the lack of a comprehensive definition of the term.
Relationships
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

Not On The Same Page? When Shared Reality Breaks Down

At the heart of connection is the feeling that your thoughts, emotions, and perceptions are not just valid, but also recognized by someone else. This doesn't require total agreement, but it does require enough overlap in how you each make sense of the world.
Relationships
Film
fromwww.eastbaytimes.com
2 months ago

Young Alameda woman stars in Last Goat' by Berkeley's Central Works

The Last Goat explores themes of isolation and connection through its characters on the Greek island of Kasos.
fromYanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
2 months ago

ITDA Concept Offers A Minimalist Approach to Family Connection at Home - Yanko Design

At the center of the system is TOPI, a device that looks more like a minimalist home sculpture than anything you would expect from a tech product. Set it on the kitchen table or by the entryway, and it becomes a gentle hub for conversation. Instead of sending out alerts or lighting up with endless information, TOPI introduces topics when family members are together, using a display that feels inviting rather than commanding.
Digital life
Television
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

Yes, Ace - America actually loves Amaya

Contestants on 'Love Island USA' build connections while vying for a cash prize and fan support. Amaya Espinal stands out as a fan favorite.
#grief
Travel
fromConde Nast Traveler
2 months ago

For Today's Business Traveler, It's All About Work-Life Integration

Business travelers now integrate personal habits and rituals to maintain a sense of home while on the road.
#social-media
fromGadgets 360
2 months ago

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach Review - Ode to a Dying Planet

Death Stranding was designed around 'the rope', an instrument to bind us together, contrasting with most games focused on 'the stick' to keep bad stuff away.
Video games
Writing
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

Remember When Letters Inside Envelopes Held Your Fate?

Hand-addressed letters evoke deep emotional connections worth the effort of writing and mailing them.
The act of checking a mailbox can hold significant emotional weight, especially for alumni revisiting the past.
fromPsychology Today
3 months ago

Shame: The Taboo Emotion We Need to Befriend

Shame is tied to the painful belief that you are fundamentally flawed, defective, or unworthy, and when ignored, it destructively impacts our lives.
Mindfulness
fromPsychology Today
3 months ago

Tell Me My Story: From Myers-Briggs to BuzzFeed

Personality tests provide a moment of validation in a chaotic world, tapping into our desire for connection and clarity.
Psychology
UX design
fromDesign Milk
3 months ago

Palma Pouf by Kusheda Mensah for Hem Brings the Outside In

The Palma Pouf aims to foster connection in response to isolation, featuring playful, adaptable designs.
Hem emphasizes sustainability and ethical production in their product offerings.
fromForbes
3 months ago

The Hidden Cost Of Remote Work: Lost Rituals And Human Moments

Each card felt like a future conversation waiting to happen. The act itself, the handoff, the glance, was more than transactional. It was relational.
Digital life
#music
fromDocumentjournal
4 months ago
Music

Model/Actriz and Sextile are writing the soundtrack to the modern age

Model/Actriz and Sextile's new albums exemplify a fusion of urgency and vulnerability, calling for connection amid chaos.
Mindfulness
fromPsychology Today
3 months ago

What Remains When Memory Fades

Memory loss does not erase the self; love and imagination remain.
Psychedelics suggest consciousness can exist without autobiographical memory.
Identity consists of relational patterns, not solely stored memories.
Connection preserves dignity, emphasizing the importance of presence.
SF LGBT
fromSan Francisco Bay Times
3 months ago

Michaiel Patrick Bovenes Creates Safe Spaces Where Gay Men Can Build Meaningful Connections - San Francisco Bay Times

The article highlights Michaiel Patrick Bovenes as a champion of love and community connection through his initiative, Gay Community Circles.
Relationships
fromKqed
3 months ago

What Happens When You Love Someone Who Votes for Everything You're Against? | KQED

KQED's LoveLab invites personal stories about navigating love amid political tensions.
Relationships
fromIndieWire
3 months ago

'The Last of Us' Review: Episode 6 Flashes Back to Connect the Dots (and Heal Our Hearts) - Spoilers

Episode 6 of 'The Last of Us' explores themes of memory and pain through Ellie's struggles with her past.
Wellness
fromPsychology Today
3 months ago

Talk It Out, Walk It Out: Therapy on the Camino

The Camino de Santiago promotes mental well-being through simplicity, connection, and self-discovery, supporting resilience and clarity.
Relationships
fromPsychology Today
4 months ago

The Myth of Belonging

Otroverts connect deeply but resist merging with group identity.
Not belonging isn't a flaw, it's a different psychological orientation.
Standing apart can be a form of integrity, not isolation.
Everyday cooking
fromPsychology Today
4 months ago

Food Is How We Remember

Food embodies love and connection, serving as a primary means of nurturing and belonging.
Cooking is an artistic, creative expression where memories and care thrive.
Prioritizing human connection at the table over technological advancements in kitchens.
Relationships
fromBusiness Insider
4 months ago

I had a seizure while on a date with a man I'd only known for a few weeks. We've now been together for almost 2 years.

A seizure during a date accelerated the deepening of a relationship that seemed uncertain at first.
Artificial intelligence
fromFuturism
4 months ago

Zuckerberg Says in Response to Loneliness Epidemic, He Will Create Most of Your Friends Using Artificial Intelligence

Mark Zuckerberg believes AI chatbots could address loneliness by serving as virtual friends, despite concerns over ethical implications and tech maturity.
Arts
fromwww.npr.org
4 months ago

The Vietnam War tore her family apart. She's bringing people together.

Philippa Hughes has dedicated her life to fostering connections among diverse people due to her childhood experiences of loneliness and cultural displacement.
Writing
A girl made of glass struggles with her invisibility and fragility in a world that often overlooks her.
Bubbles wrap symbolize her emotional distance and societal fears.
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