A hyphen is used to bridge two words that do not normally belong: well-being, problem-solving, long-term. Much like the way a hyphen occupies a unique space between two words, hyphenated Americans navigate a unique space between two cultures, caught in the metaphorical tides of clashing 'Eastern' and 'Western' values. This paper seeks to broaden the understanding of well-being and the application of positive psychology interventions in these diverse and often invisible communities, focusing on the second-generation Iranian-American community. Drawing on interdisciplinary research from anthropology, sociology, and peace and conflict studies, it identifies and examines identity negotiation, discrimination, and intergenerational conflict as unique challenges to this group. The paper explores how the use of character strengths can enhance well-being and positive youth development by bridging Iranian collectivist and American individualist cultural differences. Practical applications of character strengths for Iranian-American youth in educational and familial settings are also discussed. Additionally, a novel approach integrating character strengths with intercultural conflict styles is introduced to address communication challenges. This strengths-based approach aims to reduce conflict and promote understanding between differing cultural orientations. The paper calls for further empirical research on character strengths among Iranian-Americans and other Middle Eastern American populations to advance toward a more inclusive and comprehensive understanding of well-being in positive psychology.