The level of happiness is part of our genetic makeup - we have a set level and cannot rise above or fall below it.

The most compelling evidence on the importance of relationships comes from a long term study that started in 1938. Selected college sophomores who seemed to be destined for success, were followed.

People will always be happy when they see their children prosper when they feel loved, secure, and well-fed.

We live in an increasingly networked society online, but we struggle to connect with our relations around the dinner table. We sacrifice conversations close to us for a mere connection online.

The quality of people's relationships is more important than we imagine.

Research has found that people who use different mediums, like talking on the phone, emailing each other and also seeing each other, tend to have stronger relationships with one another.