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familiarity dulls perception.
Mark Travers • 3 Simple Ways to Cultivate a Mindset of Micro-Romance, by a Psychologist
what does become more important over time, for both sexes, are two personality traits: openness and mutual trust.
Arthur C. Brooks • What a Young Paul McCartney Knew About Growing Old
success of their partnership was largely thanks to developing a high degree of positive emotional behavior. Humor, enthusiasm, and validation—understanding and accepting each other’s feelings and perspectives—were especially important.
Arthur C. Brooks • What a Young Paul McCartney Knew About Growing Old
couples of faith are happier if they grow more religious over the years and practice together.
Arthur C. Brooks • What a Young Paul McCartney Knew About Growing Old
A toxic habit that plagues many marriages is bringing all of one’s negative emotions home because that is where it feels safe to express them. The result is that partners impose a deep negative burden on the one relationship that should bring them the most joy.
Arthur C. Brooks • What a Young Paul McCartney Knew About Growing Old
a strong long-term pair bond relies on abundant positive emotionality, whereas negativity weakens it.
Arthur C. Brooks • What a Young Paul McCartney Knew About Growing Old
Care and responsibility are constituent elements of love, but without respect for and knowledge of the beloved person, love deteriorates into domination and possessiveness…
Maria Popova • The Humanistic Philosopher and Psychologist Erich Fromm on Love and the Meaning of Respect
A softer heart does not mean avoiding what is hard. It means stepping into those moments with courage, clarity, and care.