Regret can serve as a guide to help you prioritize clarity, values, and future peace of mind over perfect outcomes.

A few years ago, I stood in a theater watching my daughter dance, feeling proud and present—until a text message arrived that would alter the course of my life. It was from my husband, Harry. He’d ...

I work with an array of patients who very often express regrets. I hear, “I wish I didn’t say what I did, I just inadvertently and impulsively blurted it out”; “If only I chose another college, then I ...