Every 'Tribe' Has a Way to Communicate

My friend Jacqueline tells the story of how UNICEF spent a fortune creating posters to promote the idea of child vaccination to the mothers of Rwanda. ...

Soul Mate in a Box Relationship Trend

Daniel Jones, the editor for The New York Time's "Modern Love" column, has had access to the love lives of tens of thousands of strangers. ...

Spanish "Telling Rooms" Model True Community

The region of Castile in northern Spain has a unique and beautiful way to experience deep community. The countryside is littered with bodegas, handmade ...

Why Rejection Feels Like Physical Pain

When we experience relational hurts (whether through actions, words, or lack of encouragement), we often use phrases like "She broke my heart," ...

The Worst Possible Online Dating Profile

A writer recently created a fictitious and utterly horrible dating profile as an experiment. The goal was to create a persona so offensive—racist, ...

The Price of Our Social Disconnection

Over the last 50 years, while society has been growing more and more prosperous and individualistic, our social connections have been dissolving. Emily ...

Actor Jeff Bridges on "Not Loving Enough"

In an interview Oscar-winning actor Jeff Bridges was asked to identify his worst character defect. Bridges said:

Not loving enough … Not having ...

Famous People Talk about Loneliness

Many people struggle with loneliness—from the rich and famous to the poor and unknown. Here's a list of some famous people who have been honest ...

Actor Johnny Depp's Need to Hide

In an interview with Rolling Stone magazine Johnny Depp admitted his difficulties in connecting with other people. Depp said:

Covering myself up in makeup, ...

Talking Is Easy, Listening Is Hard Work

Take this simple test: After your next long conversation with someone, estimate what percentage of it you spent talking. Be honest. No, you're already ...