We discuss the seven deadly sins of disconnection—the habits that push others away. We also share an easy hack for making an environment more appealing, and answer a listener’s question about reality TV.

•  Try my new “Happiness Helpline” on gretchenrubin.com by clicking the icon in the bottom right-hand corner, or find it in the Happier app.
• Modern Friendship: How to Nurture Our Most Valued Connections by Anna Goldfarb (Amazon, Bookshop)
• Dimmer switches for lamps 
• Use this guide to set up your No-Spend Month 
• Elizabeth: The All-or-Nothing Marriage: How the Best Marriages Work by Eli Finkel (Amazon, Bookshop) 
• Gretchen: All My Knotted-Up Life by Beth Moore (Amazon, Bookshop) 

Get in touch: podcast@gretchenrubin.com

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