"To overcome ennui," Orbuch said, "both parties should focus on adding spice to the relationship, which can be as simple as a new restaurant or vacation spot."

While the timing and focus of the cuts remain unclear, Google employees already are joking that it's getting easier to find a spot in the company's crowded parking lots.

They learn to focus on the information that helps them spot opportunities to make a profit, rather than focusing on the information that reinforces their fears.