I can't understand why some people perceive a slight if I, or anyone else, use the phrase "Happy Holidays." We get emails here about our holiday greetings and the use of "Happy Holidays" by ...

When people wish others a happy holiday season or just say, “Happy Holidays,” what exactly do they mean? The “season” usually begins around Thanksgiving and lasts through New Years Day. Thanksgiving ...

There are some simple phrases that genuinely happy people often use. That insight comes from bestselling author and Neil Pasricha, director of the Institute for Global Happiness, and Leslie Richardson ...

There are few phrases that ooze resentment and envy like this one. It’s never said by someone happy with what they have in ...

Happiness is a choice, but that doesn't mean it's easy. When we're stuck in a constant loop of fear and negativity, it can be tough to cultivate a positive mindset. As leaders at the Institute for ...

It's true that Christmas tends to get the most fanfare of all the holidays. But why do we say "merry" for Christmas?

In a romantic relationship, communication is often presented as the glue that holds a couple together—and rightly so. But it's not necessarily long, deep discussions or passionate declarations that ...

Marriage isn't always easy. It's like tending a garden—you have to nurture it, pay attention, and pull out a few weeds when necessary. Some of those weeds can be the everyday phrases you use without ...