HAPPINESS, IT IS OTHERS
This essay gives an overview (not an extensive review) of the results which support the idea of a significant association between social relations and happiness. We present also some social emotions (love, empathy, compassion and smile) which make social life easier and had promoted the survival of our species during its evolution. We discuss the friendship – happiness association and few other social themes (social capital, social support and social resilience). Finally, we present some interventions promoting happiness via social relations.