Good news for the lonely amongst us: There’s no such thing as ever-lasting love

Why is it good news that there’s no such thing as ever-lasting love? It means we can do something about your loneliness! Hear me out…

Barbara Fredrickson, leading researcher on positive emotions, has proposed a new concept of love in her new book Love 2.0: How Our Supreme Emotion Affects Everything We Feel, Think, Do, and Become. She proposes that love is a part of every fleeting moment of connection with another person. Each time you shake hands with a friend, smile at a stranger, call a beloved family member, you are sharing a moment of love. Her concept is based on neuroimaging and is truly fascinating. Read the full article with all of the details on www.theatlantic.com 

The more you foster these moments of connection in your life, the more love you’ll feel. Love is not limited only to you and your romantic partner – enjoy love between you and everyone you interact with!

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