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The Unplanned Podcast with Matt & Abby

Harvard Professor: Why marriages fail & the science of happiness w/ Arthur Brooks

The Unplanned Podcast with Matt & Abby

Matt & Abby

Society & Culture

4.8 • 16.1K Ratings

🗓️ 3 December 2025

⏱️ 93 minutes

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Arthur Brooks is is one of the world’s leading experts on the science of human happiness, a Harvard professor, columnist of the popular "How To Build A Life" in The Atlantic, and a #1 New York Times bestselling author of 15 books. This episode is sponsored by Everyday dose, StoryWorth, BetterHelp & Article. Everyday dose: Get 61% off your first Coffee+ Starter Kit, a free A2 Probiotic Creamer, with over $100 in free gifts by going to http://everydaydose.com/UNPLANNED or entering UNPLANNED at checkout StoryWorth: Give your loved ones a unique keepsake you’ll all cherish for years—Storyworth Memoirs! Right now, save $10 or more during their Holiday sale when you go to http://storyworth.com/unplanned! BetterHelp: Our listeners get 10% off at http://BetterHelp.com/unplannedpodcast #ad Article: Article is offering our listeners $50 off your first purchase of $100 or more To claim, visit http://ARTICLE.COM/unplanned and the discount will be automatically applied at checkout Arthur Brooks is is one of the world’s leading experts on the science of human happiness, a Harvard professor, columnist of the popular "How To Build A Life" in The Atlantic, and a #1 New York Times bestselling author of 15 books. The Meaning of Your Life, out March 31, 2025, pre-order your copy today at the link!Continue the conversation and stay connected with Arthur: The Happiness Files Website Instagram Facebook YouTube LinkedIn Spotify X Office Hours with Arthur Brooks Podcast Join 150,000+ readers of The Art & Science of Happiness newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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0:00.0

Thank you to Cozy Earth for sponsoring this portion of today's episode. When the holiday season

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rolls around, what's the famous question we ask? Every mom, woman, man, anyone in your life,

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what do you want for Christmas? And I feel like truthfully what anyone that I'm talking to nowadays

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sheets. How long has it been now? Years now. Yeah, it's been a minute. And I got to tell you guys, we sleep like babies. I think the running joke is that you find someone that sleeps hot and someone that sleeps cold and then they just end up getting married. But that's what's great about the cozy earth sheets is that they're temperature regulating. So everyone can feel comfortable all night long at the perfect temperature. They also have a cuddle blanket that is so luxurious. It offers a combination of comfort and style. Plus, I have some cozy earth jammies. I have a couple pairs, and they are so luxurious, you guys. I literally cannot wait to put the kids down and slip into my cozy earth jammies. And I'll be honest with you. Matt can't keep his hands off me you're i actually wait oh you're

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right abby looks so bad in a good way like she's bad you know i don't know how to process i'm trying

1:18.3

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lasts beyond the holidays and carries you into a cozy new year.

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Does marriage make you happier?

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For the big majority of people, marriage makes you happier.

2:07.9

A bad marriage doesn't.

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