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Feb 2019
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Do we Need Romance to be Happy? | Bella ...

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Looking for a link we mentioned? It's here: https://linktr.ee/philosophyforourtimes From medieval legends to Hollywood endings to the horoscope, we are led to believe that lifelong love means happiness. But a recent survey of 814 separate studies showed single people to be happier, more fulfilled and less stressed. Is it time to stop seeing romantic love as ... Show More
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