Happiness, Morality, and Marriage

This chapter examines the intricate connections between morality, religious attendance, and happiness, highlighting how marriage and monogamy often correlate with greater well-being than societal narratives suggest. It explores the debate surrounding wealth's impact on happiness, emphasizing personal experiences and contrasting the lives of those in affluent versus less wealthy circumstances. The chapter also discusses gender differences in happiness factors related to relationships, sexual activity, and the quality of partnerships, stressing that commitment and shared values play crucial roles in fostering enduring happiness.