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Why and how do we fall in love? In these TED Talks, scientists, psychologists, poets and painters explore the mystery of romance.

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10 essential TED Talks of 2025

From near-death discoveries to redefining how we connect, here are 10 unforgettable talks from 2025. Explore breakthroughs in AI, the future of voting and new thinking on life in space — plus bold ideas on art, parenting and resilience.

Wisdom for living with death and loss

An exploration of what makes life worth living in the face of death — and how to move forward with grief and loss.

How to sustain meaningful relationships (near and far)

These talks can help guide you in nurturing close, meaningful bonds with a long-distance partner, family, a new acquaintance or anyone in between.

How to talk about your feelings

Insightful TED Talks to help guide you on your journey to healthier, stronger relationships with others — and yourself.

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Talks about Love

Gladys Mac

Why was this kung fu masterpiece banned?

Elsaphan Njora

Conservation: a love story

Bryony Cole

Love, intimacy and connection in the age of AI

Bryony Cole

The AI-generated intimacy crisis

Sara Nasserzadeh

The 6 essential ingredients of loving relationships

Sonja Lyubomirsky

1 thing you can do today to be happier

The case for spending more time with your friends

"The Minister of Loneliness"

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Exclusive articles about Love

Creating a contract — yes, a contract! — could help you get what you want from your relationship

Writing a contract about every part of your relationship -- from sex to money, housework to the dog — may sound clinical or calculating, but the practice has been transformative for author Mandy Len Catron and her partner.

Posted Feb 2023

Here’s why we long for that perfect love to arrive — even when we’re happily coupled

If you secretly wonder if your soulmate is out there -- even though you're in a great relationship -- we have news: There's nothing wrong with you. Author Susan Cain explains what this longing reveals about us and about being human.

Posted Apr 2022

4 ways that climate change could be affecting your love life

How does extreme heat affect your sex drive? Could going green make you more attractive? Here's how climate change is influencing our mating and dating habits.

Posted Feb 2022

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