Want to stay current with Arthur’s writing? Sign up to get an email every time a new column comes out. Between my university lectures and outside speeches about the science of happiness, I do a lot of ...

As a recent college graduate in a new city, Samantha Elliott thought she'd be lonely. Instead, she found companionship in the most unexpected place: with herself. And that, ironically, helped expand ...

New research explains exactly how much happiness people get from being around others. The study found people enjoy doing most things together. There are a few key reasons why this might be the case. A ...