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Writing in this week's Globe and Mail, Sarah Hampson had an interesting story about happiness in relationships: "Happiness in couples is contagious. So is misery."

How do couples most commonly make each other happy and unhappy? We asked Kate Figes, author of Couples: The Truth, to share some of her exhaustive research on the topic.

You might be doing everything you can to make your life as happy as possible, but there are a few factors beyond your control - including your spouse's happiness.

Are you worried that your relationship is less happy than it used to be? Alisa Bowman, author of Project Happily Ever After, explains how she saved her marriage.

Economic setbacks can drive a couple apart or bring them closer together.