Everybody loves a happy ending, but they aren’t always willing to acknowledge the effort it takes to get there and maintain it. In books and movies, we’re just left to imagine that everything stayed just as it was in the final pages, or before the credits rolled. In real life, we usually have to keep on living after this long-awaited happiness is achieved. 

This isn’t always plain sailing, so it’s important to have the right tools to keep the good vibes going. Wholesome memes are a great addition to this cheerfulness toolkit, for obvious reasons. They are the perfect low-effort reminder of things that are good in the world. Whether you’re trying to maintain a high or have a mood that needs improving, there is guaranteed to be something to help you crack a smile in the examples below. It’s what they’re designed for, so we can’t let them go to waste.