Analyzing data from 79 men and women who wore inconspicuous devices that recorded some of their conversations over the course of four days, researchers from Washington University and the University of Arizona found a correlation between feelings of well-being and the amount of time spent talking every day. Moreover, the more substantive your conversations, the happier you're likely to be. In other words, heart-to-hearts trump small talk. (LA Times, "A lof of happy talk", March 11, 2010, A21.). Meghan Daum
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One of the most important things in life is to enjoy life. If you are in a situation where you have the opportunity to speak with the person you love, you should not miss that opportunity. The person you love can be the one who makes your day when you miss him or her. Happiness is not about wealth or success but it is about being in love with someone and when you are in love, he or she is always in your thoughts.

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