When you think about how your life is going and how pleased you are with it, how do you determine the answer? Do you tend to think about what you’ve experienced in life, or are you more apt to rely on ...

It’s common to think that upbeat, outwardly happy people are better at empathizing than the rest of us, since they seem more eager to pursue relationships and “connect” with others in general. And if ...

Forget the conventional thinking that humans are complex creatures with a wide range of emotions. New research suggest we only have four. The widely held scientific assumption is that we have six ...

Tears are usually seen as a sign of sadness or pain, but it’s not uncommon for people to cry during life’s most joyful moments: weddings, births, reunions, sporting triumphs, or even just an ...