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Monday, November 9, 2026

On this episode of the Happiness Hour, Dennis Prager answers listeners' questions about happiness, relationships, gratitude, and dealing with negativity. Drawing on his own experiences and the ideas explored in his book Happiness Is a Serious Problem, Dennis shares practical advice on how to live a happier and more fulfilling life.

Dennis explains why he believes having fewer expectations can lead to greater gratitude and happiness. Taking calls from listeners, he discusses whether limiting television and video games can improve children's moods, how to deal with an unhappy spouse, and why parents should avoid walking on eggshells around their children. He also explores the importance of personal responsibility, the relationship between pain and unhappiness, and why our behavior can influence how happy we feel.

Listeners share their own experiences and challenge Dennis's views, raising questions about whether happiness comes from within, how to handle negative family members, and whether we can truly be happy when someone we love is unhappy.

Can we choose to be happier? How do we keep other people's negativity from controlling our lives? And what role do gratitude, wisdom, and behavior play in our happiness? Join Dennis as he answers listeners' questions and offers his perspective on the challenges we all face in the pursuit of happiness.

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