 that your mom and dad made for you, but you are in control of this life going forward, and I'd make it a glorious one for yourself. I'm Dr. Ellen Kenner, and you're listening to The Rational Basis of Happiness, and I'd gladly take your calls and questions toll-free, 1-877-DR-KENNER, if you want to jot down my number. Here's an excerpt from The Selfish Path to Romance, The Serious Romance Guidebook, by clinical psychologist Dr. Ellen Kenner and Dr. Edwin Locke.