But why is that? What is it about our relationships that make them so central to our lives? According to neuroscientist Ben Rein’s new book, Why Brains Need Friends, it comes down to our brains. As he ...

We come into the world screaming and vulnerable—entirely dependent on adult caregivers to keep us safe and teach us how to connect with others. The nature of these earliest relationships influences ...

A survey at the Walker Art Center celebrates the interdisciplinary artist Dyani White Hawk, whose works are grounded in the Lakota philosophy of connectedness. The artist Dyani White Hawk, in her ...

Parasocial relationships are non-reciprocal connections that can have both positive and negative effects. They happen due to our natural need for connection and can affect a person’s emotions, ...

GameSpot may get a commission from retail offers. While you may be limited to which version of Minecraft you can play based on the device you're using, there are some important differences between ...

The key difference between being “in love” and being “obsessed” lies in the ability to maintain balance. If someone begins to neglect their responsibilities, health, or safety, it may indicate an ...

Battle is a certified clinical sexologist and sex and dating coach, educator, and speaker. She is the author of This is Supposed to Be Fun: How to Find Joy in Hooking Up, Settling Down, and Everything ...

Surveys of college students conducted in 2012 and in 2022 found many similarities in their expectations about romantic relationships; however, they are now taking diverse paths through those ...

Chatbots are rapidly changing how we connect to each other—and ourselves. We’re never going back. AI is everywhere, and it’s starting to alter our relationships in new and unexpected ...

The people in your life contribute significantly to your well-being (or lack thereof). That’s why it’s important to do all you can to maintain your healthy relationships and improve your unhealthy ...