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Happier with Gretchen Rubin

Happier with Gretchen Rubin

Ep. 585: A Simple Way to Spark Better Conversations, Plus the End-of-History Illusion

Happier with Gretchen Rubin · May 6, 2026 · 30:13

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We explore how asking paired questions can lead to more open, engaging conversations. We also discuss the “end-of-history illusion”; we keep changing more than we expect. Plus we share a simple hack for using photos to reduce worry.



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