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Tips for living a happier life (according to science)

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Hedonic Adaptation: The Psychology of Happiness

Hedonic Adaptation is our psychological propensity to get used to things over time. When we do the same thing again and again, that thing or that person starts to have less of an intense effect on you. As Cassie says, Hedonic Adaptation affects all walks of life including love. It's not just love that we adapt to, it's everything.

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