There’s a Swedish proverb: “Shared joy is double joy; Shared sorrow is half a sorrow.”

We all have some exciting experiences, which might be as ordinary as a beautiful  sunset. When joyful emotions arise, we want to share them with our partner, with a friend, or even a stranger. Or we might want to tell them about it. Sharing emotions is uplifting.

When life is sad, we may want to withhold our feelings, but expressing them to our partner or a friend, will help us when they show their empathy. We don’t have to feel alone. It’s comforting to know someone else cares.

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