A mountain of science shows being kinder to yourself boosts happiness and performance. These books teach self-compassion.

In 1997, for example, Vivian Gornick wrote that love was no longer the primary narrative conflict of contemporary literature.

The spirit of Valentine’s Day, like February itself, is best kept short and sweet. On the occasion of a notoriously ...

There’s now a thriving industry based on expediting heartbreak. The lovelorn can check into a Heartbreak Hotel on London’s Broadway Market; do Yoga with Adriene classes to help them “tend to” their ...

Mixed emotions make for an intricate dance, as happiness and anxiety coexist, shaped by neural networks and neurotransmitters.