THEODOR REIK

It is not your partner's responsibility to make you happy. Each one should figure out what makes them happy as an individual, then you both bring that to the relationship.

Every relationship requires sacrifices at times, but problems arise when your happiness is contingent...

Research shows that you can increase your own happiness.

On average 50% of a person's general level of happiness is determined by genetics.

40% is under your own control.

The remaining 10% depends on circumstances.

Describing yourself as a happy person

“We want to be liked, or at least accepted by other people, In order to not break these norms, we sometimes act like we’re treading on eggshells.”