Recent research shows that relationships are critically important to our well-being and happiness. To be happier, we need to focus on the quality of our relationships. Read more about the tactics for joy here.

What gives us meaning and purpose in our lives are the relationships we have with others. However, some relationships are no longer supportive or nourishing. Some may be draining or even toxic. Not all relationships are meant to be forever. Life is too short to spend time with people that don’t build you up and make you happy. Here’s some ideas on what to do…

Research shows that being thankful for close relationships and one’s circumstances is an adaptive, natural coping response to a threatening situation (Fredrickson et al., 2003). Here’s more on gratitude’s positive influence on relationships and why it’s never been more important.

"Gossip separates the best of friends." Most of us associate gossip with a malicious intention to enjoy relaying negative information about someone (Beersma & Van Kleep, 2012). However, in scientific literature, gossip is often defined differently.. What should we believe, and should we control our urge to “gossip”?