How to Feel Truly Loved (with Dr. Sonja Lyubomirsky and Dr. Harry Reis)

The podcast explores the science of feeling loved and how it impacts overall happiness and well-being. Sonja Lyubomirsky and Harry Reis, psychologists and authors of "How to Feel Loved," discuss practical strategies for strengthening relationships. They highlight that feeling loved is crucial for happiness and can combat loneliness. The discussion covers five mindsets: sharing, listening to learn, radical curiosity, open-heartedness, and multiplicity, emphasizing that making others feel loved is key to feeling loved oneself. They also address the "illusion of transparency," the "paradox of vulnerability" and the importance of self-compassion. The experts suggest changing the conversation to foster deeper connections.