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What makes us happy and fulfilled?

The world is in crisis, and this decade will determine quality of life for over eight billion people. The world is in crisis. From the Tipping Point issues of

The world is in crisis, and this decade will determine quality of life for over eight billion people. The world is in crisis. From the Tipping Point issues of

NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with Dr. Robert Waldinger, one of the authors of The Good Life: Lessons from the world's longest scientific study of happiness.

What makes us happy and fulfilled? According to the directors of the Harvard Study of Adult Development, the longest scientific study of happiness ever conducted, the answer is very simple: our relationships. “The stronger our relationships, the more likely we are to live happy, satisfying and overall healthier lives,” according

The happiest and healthiest people are those who have warm connections with others, says psychiatrist Robert Waldinger, who leads the Harvard Study of Adult Development -- one of the longest-running studies of adult life ever conducted. Exploring the crucial link between social bonds and quality of life, he shares wisdom and insights into how to identify and strengthen the relationships that impact your well-being most. When it comes to the people in your inner circle, "Turn toward the voic...

Healthy sibling relationships require love and trust, experts say, and some may need more boundaries than others.

From Bloomberg Opinion: Which is more important to your overall well-being: the work you do, or the people you work with? Sarah Green Carmichael looks at a new book, 'The Good Life: Lessons from the World's Longest Scientific Study of Happiness,' by psychiatrist Robert Waldinger and psychologist Marc Schulz, that draws on more than 80 years of data.

An exercise from "The Good Life," inspired by the landmark Harvard study on happiness, to help identify the meaningful relationships in your life.

Just like exercise, or sleep, relationships require maintenance, too.