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Why Nobody Feels Loved Anymore - Sonja Lyubomirsky - #1115
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Jun 25, 2026
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Is This the Best Definition For Introvert and Extrovert?
At 1:02:35 · chapter starts 1:01:17
The popular idea that socializing drains introverts is not well-supported by evidence. Studies mostly show introverts don't feel depleted by acting social, and standing social habits can retrain anyone.
Gratitude Is the Antidote to Hedonic Adaptation
We adapt to everything that stays constant — a new car, a new city, even a spouse. The only escape routes are novelty, surprise, and gratitude. Gratitude specifically counters the habit of taking things for granted. And bizarrely, one thing humans almost never adapt to: a beautiful view.
