Untangle Build a Love that Lasts Using the Science of Positive Psychology. With Suzann Pileggi
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Feb 13, 2026 Suzann Pileggi, author and researcher on relationships and positive psychology, shares research-based ways to grow lasting love. She talks about how upbringing shapes habits, using curiosity and strengths instead of blame, practicing daily kindness and mindful listening, and planning intrinsically motivating shared activities to keep connection strong.
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Ask Curious Questions Daily
- Ask reflective questions about what you do that helps or harms the relationship.
- Ask your partner curious questions to stay connected instead of assuming you already know them.
From Enchantment To Misread Strengths
- Suzann describes admiring her husband's love of learning early in their relationship.
- Years later she sometimes misread that trait as indecision until she reframed it as a strength.
Prioritize Relationships For Well-Being
- Prioritize relationships as a central pillar of well-being per positive psychology.
- Invest in your committed relationship because it strongly predicts happiness and health.
