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

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

June 13, 2026 · 34 min · Episode 59001

About this episode

The episode discusses socializing trends post-Covid and explores objects that have achieved perfection.

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 socializing more since Covid, or if it's just to Elizabeth. Resources & Links Related to this episode: Check out my free newsletter, “5 Things Making Me Happy” Secrets of Adulthood by Gretchen Rubin (Amazon, Bookshop) Everybody's Autobiography by Gertrude Stein (Amazon, Bookshop) Get in touch: podcast@gretchenrubin.com. Visit Gretchen's website to learn more about Gretchen's best-selling books, products from The Happiness Project Collection, and the Happier app. Find the transcript for this episode on the episode details page in the Apple Podcasts app. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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