Early in my career, a client of mine told me that she heard somewhere that there are three basic emotions—joy, anger, and fear—and wanted to confirm with me that the information was correct. I paused ...

The concept of 'basic’ or ‘primary’ emotions dates back at least to the Book of Rites, a first-century Chinese encyclopaedia that picks out seven ‘feelings of men’: joy, anger, sadness, fear, love, ...

Understanding your emotions and being able to identify them in the present moment is an essential tool for creating happy relationships that thrive and stand the test of time. In relationships, we all ...