Upside of mixed emotions

If you find yourself crying through your smiles at a friend’s wedding, take heart: Researchers at the University of Waterloo in Canada analyzed data from 1.3 million websites and discovered that emotional complexity (for example, experiencing both happiness and sadness during a special event) is not only common around the world but advantageous. People who juggle various feelings at once rather than view a moment as completely happy or sad are highly attuned to the nuances of their inner world, enabling them to appreciate different perspectives and relate better to others.