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When future planning devalues present happiness

I keep planning future trips and experiences with my partner instead of appreciating the quiet evenings we have together now and I think it is making them feel like our current life is not enough.

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More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

The pursuit of future joy can inadvertently communicate that current reality is insufficient or temporary.

Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Time and love — being present with who you love?”

If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.