Can Another Person Make You Happy? | Happiness Hour

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Friday, October 23, 2026

Can another person make you happy? On this episode of the Happiness Hour, Dennis Prager explores the relationship between happiness and the people in our lives. He argues that while others can make us unhappy, they cannot make us happy. True happiness begins with us. However, when we are already happy, the people around us can add to that happiness. Dennis explains why we cannot depend on a spouse, friend, or family member to make us happy, and why entering a marriage in the hope that it will solve our unhappiness is a mistake.

Through conversations with callers, Dennis explores the connection between happiness, goodness, and personal responsibility. He discusses the role of therapy in helping people find their own happiness, why he believes good people tend to be happier than bad people, and how we can respond when the actions of others cause us pain. The discussion offers a practical look at what happiness requires and how we can contribute to the happiness of those around us.

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