Relationships
Ancient wisdom and modern research agree that relationships are vital to our well-being. While romance is great, friendship may the most vital of all.
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“The Five People You Spend the Most Time With”: A Dilemma for Choosing Friends
“You are the average of the five people you spend the most time with” is an often-cited phrase with some problematic baggage.
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You Should Not Be Careful Who You Love
“You should care about things in a way that makes it a possibility that tragedy will happen to you.”
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The 5 Traits of Enduring Friendships
There are five distinct traits I’ve learned are common across enduring friendships and most people seem to be unaware of them.
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The “Unnecessity” of Friendship
Close, sustaining friendships aren’t just a nice “bonus” in life. They help us reach goals, laugh more, and live longer.
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How to Reconnect with Old Friends
If we want to overcome our shyness in reaching out to old friends, it helps to understand what makes us so shy in the first place.
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How to Make “Forever Friends” – According to Aristotle
Most of us want “forever friends” who will fulfil us, but they aren’t that easy to find. Luckily, Aristotle had some insight.
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A Philosopher’s Guide to Lasting Love
The philosopher Erich Fromm has given us a timeless, invaluable guide on how to find “true” love in our lives.
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Charles Darwin and the Pros and Cons of Marriage
Charles Darwin, the father of evolutionary theory, wrote in his notebook some timeless insights about the pros and cons of marriage.
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The Art of the Long-Distance Friendship
A long-distance friendship can be every bit as strong as a nearby one. The most important things endure across time and space.
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The Hedgehog’s Dilemma: 3 Ways to Not Be Lonely
People regret not being closer to their friends. Here are 3 ways to overcome Schopenhauer’s famous Hedgehog Dilemma and find connection.
