The myth of Cupid and Psyche - Brendan Pelsue
Adults RelationshipsPsyche 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
Adults Relationships"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..."
Why Only the Happily Single Find True Love
Adults RelationshipsOne of the key requirements for having a good chance of finding the right partner is not to mind too much being single.
Can Exes Be Friends?
Adults RelationshipsPartners 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
Adults RelationshipsBeing 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
Adults RelationshipsListening 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
Adults RelationshipsLove is a beautiful thing, but what causes it? Well, it might all just be in your head.
The Problem with Over-Friendly People
Adults RelationshipsFriendliness is a great virtue. Over-friendliness can be an unexpected problem.
Weird Things Your Body Does When You're Around Your Crush
Adults RelationshipsLove has some strong effects on our bodies. From blushing to sweating, why do we react the way we do when facing a crush?
Valentine's Day | History
Adults RelationshipsHow did St. Valentine become associated with love and romance? Get the full story behind the holiday.
Grab Your Chair! These Kids Know Love More Than You Do!
Adults RelationshipsWe asked the Kids for the best techniques when it comes to ending a relationship with your girlfriend or boyfriend.
Kids On: Escaping The Friend Zone
Adults RelationshipsIn this episode of Kids On, the kids give advice on how to avoid/escape the dreaded friend zone.
The Prisoner's Dilemma
Adults RelationshipsThe 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.
Dogs Trust TV Ad
Adults RelationshipsThe 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.
GoPro: Pelican Learns To Fish
Adults RelationshipsAfter being separated from his flock during a storm, Bigbird the pelican was taken in by the staff at a safari camp. Jeffrey, the camp manager, took Bigbird out each morning to fish and developed an unlikely friendship.
The Science of Six Degrees of Separation
Adults RelationshipsAre all people on Earth really connected through just six steps?
Blind Devotion
Adults RelationshipsJubilee Project is excited to share "Blind Devotion", the second in a series of two short films about unconditional love, in partnership with Pastor Francis Chan and his latest book "You and Me Forever".
How Many Heartbeats Do We Get?
Adults RelationshipsEver wonder how the heart symbol came to stand for the actual heart? And why do we speak of the heart as the seat of love, when love really happens in our brains? Is it true that animals only get a billion heartbeats? This week, we give you enough cool cardiac science to make your heart skip a beat.