How to feel more loved, with Harry Reis, PhD

About this episode

Harry Reis, PhD discusses the difference between being loved and feeling loved, and shares five mindsets to strengthen relationships.

Even in our closest relationships, we can sometimes feel misunderstood and disconnected. Relationship researcher Harry Reis, PhD, coauthor of How to Feel Loved: The Five Mindsets That Get You More of What Matters Most, talks about the difference between being loved and feeling loved; the five “mindsets” that help people build stronger relationships; and why listening, vulnerability and curiosity are key to feeling more loved. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

People in this episode

Guest: Harry Reis, PhD

Topics covered

• relationships
• emotional connection
• mindsets
• listening
• vulnerability
• curiosity

Keywords

• feeling loved
• relationships
• mindsets
• listening
• vulnerability
• curiosity

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: American Psychological Association

Books & works: How to Feel Loved: The Five Mindsets That Get You More of What Matters Most

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