Happy together using the science of positive psychology to build love that lasts
In fairy tales, lasting love just happens. But in real life, healthy habits are what build happiness over the long haul. Happy Together, written by positive psychology experts and husband-and-wife team Suzann Pileggi Pawelski and James O. Pawelski, is the first book on using the principles of positi...
| Main Authors: | Pawelski, Suzann Pileggi (Author), Pawelski, James O., 1967- (Author) |
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| Format: | Books Print Book |
| Language: | English |
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New York, New York :
A Tarcher Perigee book,
[2018]
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Table of Contents:
- Foreword / by Dr. Martin E.P. Seligman
- Introduction: Becoming happy together
- Is love really all you need?
- part 1. The philosophy and pscyhology behind long-lasting love: What Aristotle can teach us about building love that lasts ; Promoting passion in your partnership ; The importance of practicing positive emotions ; Slowing down to savor
- part 2. Why cultivating character matters for committed relationships: Know thyself : identifying your strengths ; Know your partner : applying your strengths in your relationship ; The gratitude dance ; "It takes two to make things go right" ; Love is an action verb.