Happier with Gretchen Rubin More Happier: Our Longest-Lasting Relationships, a New Way to Think About Our Past & a Fun Quiz
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May 24, 2025 Explore the significance of your longest non-family relationships and how they shape happiness. Discover a Five-Senses Quiz to uncover neglected sensory experiences. Delve into how authors like Stephen King and Jane Austen offer fresh perspectives on personal memories. The hosts share light-hearted summer nostalgia while reflecting on the impact of social media on enduring friendships. Enjoy a blend of creativity, community, and the joy of personal connections.
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Longest Non-Family Relationships
- Elizabeth Craft reflected on her longest continuous relationships outside family, including a preschool friend seen mostly on social media and a neighbor friend from age 4 or 5 with ongoing contact.
- Gretchen Rubin shared her longest friendship from kindergarten to now, showing how old ties persist in various forms over time.
Value of Lifelong Connections
- Relationships provide crucial continuity and happiness in life, even if some are superficial or distant through social media.
- Social media can serve as a low-touch way to stay connected to many past acquaintances, maintaining a sense of coherence with one’s history.
Use Five-Senses Quiz
- Take the Five-Senses Quiz at happiercast.com/quiz to identify which sense you might be neglecting.
- Exploring a neglected sense can reveal simple ways to increase everyday enjoyment and deepen sensory experiences.
