A recent investigation by Evans et al. suggests that romantic nostalgia can be “a resource for healthy relationships,” something that couples can turn to when they experience disconnection or reduced ...

Nostalgia generally centers on the self or close friends and relatives. Although usually focused on positive past events, nostalgia can also include unpleasant memories like disappointment and loss.

Many people assume that nostalgia is purely entertainment, a feeling individuals enjoy because it takes them back to the more carefree days of their youth. Some view it as maladaptive fixation on the ...