| | Introduction: The Myths of Happiness | p. 1 |
| | Connections | |
| | I'll Be Happy When ... I'm Married to the Right Person | p. 17 |
| | I Can't Be Happy When ... My Relationship Has Fallen Apart | p. 50 |
| | I'll Be Happy When ... I Have Kids | p. 83 |
| | I Can't Be Happy When ... I Don't Have a Partner | p. 101 |
| | Work and Money | |
| | I'll Be Happy When ... I Find the Right Job | p. 115 |
| | I Can't Be Happy When ... I'm Broke | p. 144 |
| | I'll Be Happy When ... I'm Rich | p. 163 |
| | Looking Back | |
| | I Can't Be Happy When ... the Test Results Were Positive | p. 185 |
| | I Can't Be Happy When ... I Know I'll Never Play Shortstop for the Yankees | p. 211 |
| | I Can't Be Happy When ... the Best Years of My Life Are Over | p. 233 |
| | Conclusion: Where Happiness Is Really Found | p. 248 |
| | Acknowledgments | p. 253 |
| | Notes | p. 257 |
| | Index | p. 291 |
| | About the Author | p. 305 |