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The secret to lasting love

Social psychologist Eli J. Finkel has spent decades studying what makes partnerships successful. In a practical talk drawing on lessons from pop culture, he explores why so many of us struggle to be true to ourselves in our relationships — and what the happiest couples do differently.

Eli J. Finkel

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homelessness

How to stop homelessness before it starts

Jen Loving · 90.6K plays · 5 days ago

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justice system

Why I’m building libraries inside prisons

Reginald Dwayne Betts · 230K plays · 22 days ago

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bullying

How bullying spreads — and how social bravery stops it

Amy Cuddy · 302K plays · 1 month ago

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humanity

Why you should share a recipe with a stranger

Anuj Gupta · 18.2K plays · 28 days ago

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culture

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