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Alain de Botton on Romanticism
The ideology of Romanticism has been fatal to our chances of long-term happiness in modern relationships. Here, School of Life founder Alain de Bott…
5 days, 20 hours ago
Pessimism for Lovers
We’re used to thinking of pessimism as the enemy of good things, but when it comes to relationships, it can be a vital ingredient in keeping a coupl…
5 days, 21 hours ago
Why We Need to Take It Slowly in Love
Emotional Intelligence, Daily. Start now: https://www.theschooloflife.com/subscription/ Is true relationship success rooted in the ability to be alo…
5 days, 22 hours ago
Sexual Non-Liberation
We pride ourselves on living in a sexually liberated age. But we haven't in fact begun to know how to face up to, or discuss, our true sexual natures…
5 days, 23 hours ago
5 Questions to Ask Yourself Every Evening
It is estimated that some 70,000 separate thoughts hurry through consciousness from the moment we wake up to the time we slip into sleep. To help us …
6 days ago
The Red Flags You Keep Ignoring
Emotional Intelligence, Daily. Start now: https://www.theschooloflife.com/subscription/ We often fail to see the red flags in those around us. This …
6 days ago
The Cruel Truth: Why Your Ex Is Perfect for Someone Else
Emotional Intelligence, Daily. Start now: https://www.theschooloflife.com/subscription/ Ever wonder why your ex is so happy? This film explores the …
6 days, 1 hour ago
History as a Cure for Our Times
It can seem as if we are living in deeply, uncommonly troubled and crazy times. We should take a measure of consolation from the example of history, …
6 days, 2 hours ago
The Challenge of Being Close
Getting close to another human isn’t the trouble free process we might imagine. It’s worth understanding just how frightening closeness can be. Enj…
6 days, 3 hours ago
POP CULTURE: Taylor Swift's Legs & Climate Change
One of the most maddening sides of modern life is that the media always under-reports the crucial stories, while hyping nonsense. We could get enrage…
6 days, 4 hours ago