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Dear Dan,

I was planning a surprise beach weekend for my boyfriend, but a friend accidentally (vô tình) said something and ruined the surprise. I’m disappointed, and my friend feels terrible. What can we do to prevent this mistake from casting a dark shadow on the trip?

—Leslie

Consider your friend’s error a gift in disguise. Now that your boyfriend knows, he’ll be able to look forward to the trip. The anticipation is a bonus source of happiness! Studies have shown that when people think back on life experiences, the anticipation (mong đợi, dự đoán) can be more positive than the experience itself.

Even more, you can heighten the anticipation by doing things like counting down (đếm ngược) the days to the trip or looking at the menu from a fancy seafood place where you just got a reservation (đặt chỗ). Surprises are great, but short-lived.

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