How Happy Marriages Stay Happy
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Jul. 6, 2023

The ability to be generally, consistently happy ([link removed]) can feel like an innate gift bestowed upon a lucky few. Even those who seem to have it all and have seemingly nothing to be unhappy about can feel they’re not happy enough, or even unhappy, a lot of the time.

Why, despite decades of research in positive psychology, hundreds of self-help books, and a daily onslaught of influencer-guru videos claiming to reveal the secret to happiness, are Americans so unhappy? Why do so many people not know what happiness is, exactly, what it should look like, or why it can seem like a frustrating and unattainable goal? For advice, we spoke to a happiness researcher who offered surprising — and surprisingly simple — answers to one of life’s biggest questions.
HAPPY TIMES
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The Secret To Living A Happier, More Fulfilling Life ([link removed])

A happiness researcher explains what it really takes. ([link removed])
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Happiness isn't about pleasure and entertainment; it’s not feeling good all the time.

FURTHER READING
How Happy Marriages Stay Happy ([link removed])
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RELATIONSHIPS
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BUYER BEWARE
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The Big Things To Consider Before Buying Your Child Their First Phone ([link removed])

A phone opens kids up to a whole new world of complex peer interactions. Are you sure they’re ready? ([link removed])
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DRINKS
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10 Incredible New Bourbons You Should Seek Out ASAP ([link removed])

Peated bourbon. Wheated bourbon. "Hipster" bourbon that really delivers. These are the new bottles to know. ([link removed])
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GROWING UP ON THE PICKET LINE
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What Happens When Mom And Dad Go On Strike ([link removed])

When the Wrights and their two young daughters joined the picket line, it upended every aspect of their lives — and that was just the beginning. Two years later, they look back at their family's role in one of the longest coal strikes in U.S. history. ([link removed])
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