The Joy of Pessimism in Love (opens in new tab)

Emotional Intelligence, Daily\. Start now: We are culturally programmed to believe that optimism is the fuel of love\. We toast to \"happily ever after,\" expect unblemished joy, and treat the slightest unhappiness as a sign of failure\. This film argues that we have it completely backwards: pessimism is the most thoughtful, generous, and \"well-aimed\" gift we can offer a partner\. Discover why lowering our expectations is not an act of despair, but the true beginning of mature, sustainable...