Love is the most coveted of human emotions. It floods our minds with oxytocin, dampening pain and making us feel safe and connected beyond our small self. Over a lifetime, love helps us build stronger friendships, romantic relationships, raise healthier kids, and feel more joy Ð all of which lead to better health and overall life satisfaction.
Unfortunately, love often seems like a mystery Ð how to get it, and how to keep it. But actually, science has revealed that love is rooted in very concrete, surprisingly small human actions. Most of us were never taught to do these. Yet there they are, contained within the word itselfÉ
To love better is to: Listen, Observe, Validate, and Empathize.