The Happiness Equation

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The Happiness Equation — a young couple standing back to back at sunset over a city

A couple walking down a rainy street at night — she trails behind in a red dress while he snaps at her to walk faster

A couple sitting apart on a couch at night — she looks away wishing for a romantic evening while he stares at his phone

A couple walking down a sunlit Parisian street — she says she likes to hold hands, he replies he's not much of a hand holder

A woman arriving for Easter with a bag of handmade goodies while her partner stands coldly by the window saying there's nothing for her

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