The myth of Cupid and Psyche - Brendan Pelsue
AdultsHistoryRelationshipsReligion...Psyche was born so beautiful that she was worshipped as a new incarnation of Venus, the goddess of love. But human lovers were too intimidated to approach her, and Apollo recommended her father abandon her on a crag where she would marry "a cruel and savage, serpent-like winged evil." But Psyche's story ended up being much more interesting. Brendan Pelsue shares the myth of Cupid and Psyche.
How To Forgive
AdultsRelationshipsSocietyPsychology..."It can be so hard to forgive because - so often - we simply are in the right and the scale of the folly, thoughtlessness and meanness of others seems utterly beyond our own measure. But there are two inviolable ideas which should nevertheless, in the face of the grossest behaviour, be kept in mind to increase our chances of cutting others a little slack..."
Can Exes Be Friends?
AdultsRelationshipsSocietyMental HealthPartners who break up frequently think that the nicest thing to do is to try to remain good friends. But this nice-sounding gesture frequently brings with it unexpected consequences. It may be better to plot a different course.
What to Do About Being Clumsy
AdultsPsychologyRelationshipsSociety...Being clumsy is one of the most humiliating of scenarios. We need to learn to make friends with our 'inner idiot'.
How To Be A Good Listener
AdultsRelationshipsSelfListening is something we're very reluctant to do, not because we're lazy, but because we have never actually been taught how to do it properly, in a way that can be interesting and rewarding for us.
Why You're Attracted To Certain People
AdultsBiologyRelationshipsPsychology...Love is a beautiful thing, but what causes it? Well, it might all just be in your head.
The Problem with Over-Friendly People
AdultsPsychologyRelationshipsSociety...Friendliness is a great virtue. Over-friendliness can be an unexpected problem.
Virtual reality gave this couple the ability to relive their past experiences.
AdultsFamilyLifeTechnology...For Laura and Leo, virtual reality became a doorway to their past lives of experience and travel.
Valentine's Day | History
AdultsHistoryRelationshipsReligion...How did St. Valentine become associated with love and romance? Get the full story behind the holiday.
Why are we so attached to our things?
AdultsHumanSelfSociety...After witnessing the "violent rage" shown by babies whenever deprived of an item they considered their own, Jean Piaget - a founding father of child psychology - observed something profound about human nature: Our sense of ownership emerges incredibly early.
Elephant Come To Rescue People
AdultsAnimalsHumanRelationships...This video show the bond between Darrick and elephant Kham Lha at Elephant Nature Park when she think Darrick in trouble, so she rushed to the river and try to save him. This is can show us that, when we treat animal with love, they always paid love back to us.
Grab Your Chair! These Kids Know Love More Than You Do!
AdultsEducationRelationshipsFamilyWe asked the Kids for the best techniques when it comes to ending a relationship with your girlfriend or boyfriend.
The Prisoner's Dilemma
AdultsRelationshipsSocietyPsychologyThe prisoner's dilemma is a canonical example of a game analyzed in game theory that shows why two purely "rational" individuals might not cooperate, even if it appears that it is in their best interests [citation needed] to do so.
The Weakness of Strength
AdultsPsychologySocietyRelationships...When people close to us annoy us, and we wonder why we allowed them into our lives, we should draw vital comfort from a theory known as The Weakness of Strength.
Dogs Trust TV Ad
AdultsPetsRelationshipsCharityThe campaign is trying to raise awareness of hundreds of dogs at Dogs Trust's 20 rehoming centres around the country by showing just how important a new owner is to a Dogs Trust dog waiting for their special someone.
Parents Tell Stepparents What They Really Think
AdultsMental HealthPsychologyFamily...What happens to a family after divorce and remarriage? SoulPancake brings together a blended family and gives them an opportunity to express how they feel about each other.