Why do we feel nostalgic?

However, since more research has been conducted, it’s been proven that nostalgia actually works to counteract depression.The act of reminiscing has been shown to counteract loneliness and anxiety, while also promoting personal interactions, and improving the longevity of marriages. When people speak fondly and lovingly of the past, they also tend to become more hopeful for the future. By recalling the past, they look forward to what’s to come.