About Francois Lelord: François Lelord is a French psychiatrist and author.
Very different from eros is philia, a serene love much more akin to friendship, with its reciprocal kindnesses. You love each other for the happy experiences and pleasures you share.
He wondered why he wasn't as in love with her as he was with...Hector had only shared enjoyment with (her)...he shared everything, enjoyment and sorrow...but for some time now they'd shared too much frustration, boredom and fatigue.
those who believed in the Good Lord, for whom death was just a journey, and it didn't make them sad at all
by adding together these three differences - between what we have and what we'd like to have, what we have now and the best of what we've had in the past, and what we have and what other people have - you get an average difference which is closely re...
You must be careful when you ask people whether they’re happy; it’s a question that can upset them a great deal.
Lesson no. 1: Making comparisons can spoil your happiness.
Lesson no. 3: Many people see happiness only in their future.
