Ruth Westheimer loved to give advice — and often strayed from her area of expertise as she tried, in her words, “to make the world a better place.”
Category: Happiness
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Why Some Seniors Are Giving Up on Romance
Why some older people who have given up looking for romantic love say they feel self-assured and satisfied on their own.
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Why Some Therapists Are Taking Their Clients Outdoors
Mental health practitioners are hiking, camping and braving the elements with their clients — all in an effort to help them connect with the Earth, and with themselves.
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Life With Minivan
The minivan life takes a turn when the kids are old enough to drive.
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How an ‘Effort-Reward Imbalance’ Can Make Work Miserable
Experts offer tips on what to do if you’re not getting the respect or compensation you deserve.
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Tal vez necesitas un amigo de otra generación
Las amistades con gran diferencia de edad pueden mejorar la calidad de vida de los involucrados.
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The Art of Wandering While Traveling
Sometimes the best way to explore a city on foot is to simply wander, with no goal in mind other than to follow the sound of church bells, or drift across a leafy square.
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Lo engañé. En grande
Habíamos hecho concesiones en nuestros matrimonios, negado partes de nosotros mismos, a menudo nos sentíamos solos, pero ¿quién no? ¿No éramos lo suficientemente felices?
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Love Letter: The Decision After an Affair
“From spring to summer, we debated whether to tell our spouses, the harm we would cause by leaving them, the happiness we might miss if we didn’t.”
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My Spectacular Betrayal
We had compromised in our marriages, denied parts of ourselves, often felt lonely, but who didn’t? Weren’t we happy enough?
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Why Is Finland the Happiest Country on Earth? The Answer Is Complicated.
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:The Nordic nation has been ranked the happiest country on earth for six consecutive years. But when you talk to individual Finns, the reality is a bit more complicated.
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Teachers, Facing Increasing Levels of Stress, Are Burned Out
The New York Times – Business:According to one recent analysis, over half of teachers surveyed are considering quitting. Here are five that already have.