Why Taylor Swift's music makes us so emotional

Why Taylor Swift's music makes us so emotional

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Why Taylor Swift's music makes us so emotional

By Angela Haupt

Editor, Health and Wellness

After months of anticipation, Taylor Swift released The Tortured Poets Department today—and, surprise, it's a double album! Swifties around the world, including me, are on the floor, losing our minds over the cathartic, chaotic, and extremely personal lyrics. I called up a few psychologists to find out exactly why the pop star's music makes us so emotional.

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