Experiencing intense emotions with others makes people feel more connected, study finds

<p>Participants bonded more after watching films that sparked intense emotions</p><p>Whether it is laughing at a classic comedy or watching a horror film from behind a cushion, movies can generate myriad feelings. Now researchers say experiencing intense emotions alongside others makes people feel more connected – provided you can see them.</p><p>It has long been known that experiencing emotional events together can strengthen bonds between people, with a previous study finding that watching emotional films with another person makes people feel more connected.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/education/2024/oct/30/experiencing-intense-emotions-with-others-makes-people-feel-more-connected-study-finds">Continue reading...</a>