The Curious Secret to Happily-Ever-After

That phrase happily-ever-after has a lot of explaining to do. It sets us up to believe that once we meet the perfect person, our lives will become instantly happier… And we’ll stay happy forever. But that doesn’t match our experience. Yes, meeting an amazing person...

3 Qualities of Great #RelationshipGoals

Everyone has #RelationshipGoals. A tropical holiday with a gorgeous guy. A white wedding planned down to the tiniest details. A house full of kids, laughter, and at least one dog. What are yours? Relationship goals are more than just a fun hashtag. They’re life or...

A 10-Second Trick for More Love and Joy

I’m about to share with you an exercise approved by the HeartMath Institute, a Google pioneer, Dr. David R. Hamilton, and the Dalai Lama. This simple exercise takes just 10 seconds a day… But those 10 seconds will have a far-reaching impact on your life. You’ll feel...

Why He Can’t Make You Happy (That’s Your Job)

A friend has just gotten into a new relationship. What’s the one question you ask her to make sure she’s not tangled up with the wrong guy? “Are you happy?” Being happy. It’s the calling card of good relationships. If you’re with someone who’s good for you, then...

How to be a Happier Couple

Here’s a question for you. Which is easier to remember? The good times or the bad times? Psychologist Karen Young says that we’re literally “wired to remember things that bring us pain.”[i] Ouch. She says this is a part of an ancient survival instinct. It’s like a...