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The Bottom Line of Raising Kids: Parents Rationalize the Economic Cost of Children by Exaggerating Their Parental Joy
Any parent can tell you that raising a child is emotionally and intellectually draining. Despite their tales of professional sacrifice, financial hardship, and declines in marital satisfaction, many parents continue to insist that their children
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Patriots Are Happier?
MSN: Do you fly the stars and stripes in your front yard? You might be happier than your neighbors. The more satisfied people are with their country, the more content they are with their lives
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Happiness Linked to Patriotism, Especially in Poor Countries
Live Science: The more satisfied people are with their country, the happier they are with their lives, suggests a new study of 128 countries. The connection between national satisfaction and happiness was particularly strong for
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Personal Well-Being Is Linked to National Satisfaction, Especially When Times Are Tough
The country where you live can have a big impact on your life. A new study of people from 128 countries finds that the more satisfied people are with their country, the better they feel
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With Age Comes Happiness: Study Suggests Older Adults Have Better Emotional Control
As people age, things fall apart. You can’t read without glasses—or even with them. Bones weaken. You can’t find your keys. And yet, people tend to become happier as they age. A new paper published
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Verbal Snippets Offer Insights on Well-Being Amid Separation, Divorce
A new study from the University of Arizona shows that people in the midst of a divorce typically reveal how they are handling things – not so much by what they say but how they