The happier you are, the better, right? Not necessarily. Studies show that there is a darker side to feeling good and that the pursuit of happiness can sometimes make you . . . well, less happy. Too much cheerfulness can make you gullible, selfish, less successful — and that’s only the tip of the iceberg. Read full article >>
Too Much Happiness Can Make You Unhappy, Studies Show
Marta Zaraska, Washington Post
Mon, 04/02/2012 - 12:24pm
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