For centuries, society has pushed the narrative that "real men don't cry," equating masculinity with emotional containment ...

The viral phrase “touch grass” may be more than internet humor—science shows that engaging with nature and music can ...

Keeping score in a relationship is a sign of emotional imbalance. When you tally grievances or favors, it indicates ...

Do people from different cultures express emotions differently? A new paper says yes: Facial expressions of emotion are not culturally universal. But as far as I can see the data show that at least ...

Previous posts in this series have considered emotional education and emotional competence, how they are based upon emotional communication during development, and how miscommunication can undermine a ...

Raising emotionally intelligent children begins with giving them the tools and language to understand how they feel. In today’s fast-paced world, kids experience a lot- school pressure, friendships, ...

Women leaders often face sexist stereotypes that label them “too emotional” for leadership. A new study found that when women express specific emotions, it influences how effective they are seen as ...

In 1969, Paul Ekman was presenting his findings on the universality of human facial expressions to a meeting of the American Anthropological Association, when an anthropologist tried to stop him from ...

The basketball legend’s approach to vulnerability in relationships raises concerning questions about modern masculinity and intimacy. Shaquille O’Neal’s recent appearance on The Pivot Podcast has ...