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More Happier: Are People Socializing More? Plus, Things That Have Achieved Perfection

13 Jun 202634:06

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This episode of Happier with Gretchen Rubin was published 13 Jun 2026 and runs 34:06. It's part of the Self Development collection on SA Radio & Podcasts — browse that page for more shows like it, or press play to listen right here.

We explore familiar objects that have achieved perfection—from blue jeans to the perfume bottle—and which ones resonate with us most. We also explore whether people are…

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