Dr. Arthur Brooks is here to help you build a happier, more meaningful life

listen, watch and subscribe:

ep —
44

3 Reasons You’re Dating the Wrong Person

Finding the right person is hard. Being attracted to the wrong one is just as common. In this episode of Office Hours, I explore why some people find themselves stuck in the same dating patterns over and over again, pursuing partners who are unavailable, manipulative, emotionally destructive, or struggling with addiction.

Listen to the Episode
ep —
44

3 Reasons You’re Dating the Wrong Person

with
ep —
43

The Real Cost of Family Estrangement

with
ep —
42

The Diet Protocols for Happiness

with
ep —
41

Why Useless Friends Are the Best Kinds of Friends

with
ep —
40

How Being Imperfect Can Make You Happier

with
ep —
39

Why You’re Missing Your Own Life—and How to Fix It

with
ep —
38

Finding Meaning in Your Grief

with
ep —
37

Why You Literally Need to Touch Grass

with
ep —
36

6 Big Lessons to Build Your Dream Life with Sahil Bloom

with
ep —
35

3 Steps to Find Your Calling at Work

with
ep —
34

Find the Meaning in Your Life Part 3: Why Meaning Matters

with
ep —
33

How the Meaning of Life Affects Your Brain: Part 2 of 3

with
ep —
32

Find the Meaning of Your Life: The Hidden Power of Boredom

with
ep —
31

3 Steps to Embracing Your Fears

with
ep —
30

The Science Behind Happiness Through Faith

with
ep —
29

The Science Behind Being Good at Leisure

with
ep —
28

How to Live Your Life Like a Start-up with Codie Sanchez

with
ep —
27

3 Rules to Fall in Love and Stay in Love

with
ep —
26

4 Ways to Be Less Lonely

with
ep —
25

6 Financial Rules for Greater Happiness with Dave Ramsey

with
ep —
24

How to Set the Right Goals in Life

with
ep —
23

3 Ways to Care Less About What People Think of You

with
ep —
22

8 Lessons on Life and Love from Hoda Kotb

with
ep —
21

3 Ways to Set Smarter New Year’s Resolutions

with
ep —
20

4 Ways to Make Your Holidays Brighter

with
ep —
19

3 Ways to Want Less and Be Happier

with
ep —
18

The Three Macronutrients of Happiness, and How to Measure Yours

with
ep —
17

The Truth About Creativity, Aging, and Discipline: From the World’s Best-Selling Author

with
ep —
16

5 Steps Toward a More Grateful Life

with
ep —
15

My 9-Step Evening Protocol for More Happiness and Better Sleep

with
ep —
14

5 Habits for Healthier Phone Use

with
ep —
013

Four Practical Ways to Live Like a Stoic with Ryan Holiday

with
ep —
012

The 4 Career Paths—Which Is Yours?

with
ep —
011

4 Ways to Love the People You Disagree With

with
ep —
010

3 Steps to Managing Your Emotions

with
ep —
009

4 Ways to Use Common Knowledge to Be Happier with Steven Pinker

with
ep —
008

Exercise Your Way to Greater Well-Being

with
ep —
007

My 6-Step Morning Protocol for a Better Day

with
ep —
006

7 Habits That Lead to Happiness in Old Age

with
ep —
005

Fame ruined me, but faith saved me: Office Hours meets The Office, with special guest Rainn Wilson

with
ep —
004

2 Proven Strategies (and 1 Big Mistake) for Dealing with Anxiety

with
ep —
003

The sociopaths among us: How to spot (and avoid) a Dark Triad

with
ep —
002

6 Science-backed Ways To Raise Happiness (and Success) at Work

with
ep —
001

5 Ways To Get Happier

with

all episodes