We're often our own worst enemies when it comes to finding happiness and fulfillment. Our daily habits, thought patterns, and behaviors can create a cycle of disappointment that feels impossible to ...

Researchers in Okinawa set out to discover the neural basis of how we switch our behavior when situations change.

Unfortunately, we face a host of discouraging experiences in life, and it’s valid to feel disappointed by them. It’s fair to ask questions—like why something you wanted didn’t come through for you—and ...

You have high expectations for yourself and expectations that are as high, or higher, for your partner. In a close relationship, it’s natural to feel that you can count on your partner to be reliable, ...

These habits aren’t weaknesses. They’re emotional armor. They were built for protection, not punishment. There’s a point in ...

Every relationship operates on a complex foundation of expectations – the unwritten rules and assumptions about how partners should behave, what they should prioritize, and how they should express ...

The first time culture, language, and localization expert Salvador Ordorica visited two of Paris’ most famous sights, the Champs-Élysées and the Arc de Triomphe, he was overcome with an overwhelming ...

Angela Bassett reflects on her disappointment after losing the Oscar to Jamie Lee Curtis at the 2023 Academy Awards. The 9-1-1 star was nominated in the Best Actress in a Supporting Role category for ...