This chapter emphasizes the value of studying people's lives as they unfold, particularly the role of relationships in maintaining happiness and good health. It discusses various findings and statistics that support the idea that good relationships contribute to overall well-being, while loneliness has negative effects. The chapter also explores the importance of maintaining and nurturing healthy relationships and provides practical tips for doing so.
What makes us happy? Researchers at Harvard have been trying to solve that riddle for 85 years. Now, they think they’ve found the answer. Marc Schulz, associate director of the Harvard Study of Adult Development, joins to tell us more.