There are a lot of myths surrounding the attainment of happiness. Understanding these myths and moving toward a better path will improve your relationship and your life. Listen to today’s show to learn how get on a path toward more happiness!

In this episode, we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

  • Examples for how we look for happiness in all of the wrong places
  • Developing rituals with your partner to increase relationship satisfaction
  • Using chocolate to develop mindfulness and become more attuned with your partner
  • The importance of not personalizing our partners actions
  • Looking at our partner in a new light without or predetermined labels
  • And much more!

Diane R. Gehart, Ph.D., is an author, an award-winning professor of Counseling and Family Therapy at California State University, Northridge, and a practicing psychotherapist. Her new book is Mindfulness for Chocolate Lovers: A Lighthearted Way to Stress Less and Savor More Each Day (Rowman & Littlefield, Sept. 15, 2019).

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Episode Links

Dr. Gehart’s Website

Book: Mindfulness for Chocolate Lovers

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