The Dating Optimist

Need a dose of love and life positivity? Check out The Dating Optimist, created by Meeting Your Half-Orange author Amy Spencer. Here, Amy shares her “Optimisms” culled from current events, pop culture, inspiring people, books, films, the arts — and even, dare she say it, reality TV.

Dating Decisions: Should You Settle in Love?

I don’t know if you watched the new show Nashville last night, but being a Connie Britton fan, I had the show’s debut date saved on my iCal. Luckily, I loved it! And one part of the show made me think of the struggle we sometimes have in love. But be… continued

What Do *You* Do When No One Is Watching?

We’re all pretty good about what we do when people are watching. We might pick up a pen our boss has dropped. Say “Bless you” to a coworker who sneezes in a meeting. Or open the door to let our date walk into the restaurant first. But who we really a… continued

Happiness Idea: Toss Your Eraser!

Decisions, decisions, decisions… If you struggle with making any of ‘em—from what to wear to work to whether or not to give love another shot—then today’s little happy life idea is for you! My husband Gus and I can be pretty bad at making small decis… continued

Happiness Challenge: Change This *One* Word to Change Your Life

Did you know that if you change just one word in your life, you can make a huge impact on what comes to you in life? With just one word, you can affect what comes your way in love, in work, in friends and in fun! See if you remember this quote from S… continued

9 Ways to Be Happy With Your Life “As Is”

We all suffer a little from Tomorrow-itis. We think that if we do a few particular things today, then tomorrow will be much better. Well, sometimes that’s very true: Put the ointment on the scar today and it will look better tomorrow. Do twenty minut… continued