Through social media, young people are constantly being pinged about a whole slew of potentially better matches or social activities. Robin Marantz Henig activityconstantlymatch Change image and share on social
Anxiety is not fear, exactly, because fear is focused on something right in front of you - a real and objective danger. Robin Marantz Henig anxietydangerfear Change image and share on social
As the brain matures, one thing that happens is the pruning of the synapses. Synaptic pruning does not occur willy-nilly; it depends largely on how any one brain pathway is used. Robin Marantz Henig braindependlargely Change image and share on social
Regret is a bitter emotion, so painful that the urge to avoid it often drives decision-making strategies. Robin Marantz Henig avoidbitterdecision Change image and share on social
I'm a freelance writer, and I work alone at a big desk in the living room of my apartment. There are many days when I don't utter a single word to anyone but my husband. Robin Marantz Henig apartmentbigday Change image and share on social
Friends and relatives might be surprised that I think of myself as lonely. I'm married to a man I not only love but like, and we spend a lot of time together. If I feel like socializing, I can usually find someone to meet for coffee or a drink. Robin Marantz Henig coffeedrinkfeel share on social
The real thing young people should fear is missing out on those few, true, long-term friendships that make for a richer, happier life. Robin Marantz Henig fearfriendshiphappy Change image and share on social
Even though loneliness affects so many of us, it has gotten scant research attention compared to related conditions like depression or anxiety. Robin Marantz Henig affectanxietyattention Change image and share on social
Angels, demons, spirits, wizards, gods and witches have peppered folk religions since mankind first started telling stories. Robin Marantz Henig angeldemonfolk Change image and share on social
The chance you passed up or missed could have had any number of different outcomes, and it's easy to fantasize about how much better every one of those outcomes would have been. Robin Marantz Henig chanceeasyfantasize Change image and share on social
