More Happier: A Lesson from the Real Housewives, Plus a Tool for Dealing with Shared Work

What reality TV can teach us about miscommunication, plus a simple tool for dealing with shared work based on your tendency.

Episode highlights:

• Something Making Us Happier: Elizabeth's first-ever September getaway to Nantucket, and Gretchen's trusty sweatshirt [00:33]

• I’ve Been Meaning to Tell You: A grammar rule Gretchen’s been pondering [08:33]

• Spotlight on a Tool: 13 strategies for handling shared work based on the Four Tendencies [17:09]

• A Lesson from Reality TV— How often are conflicts a simple miscommunication? [18:15]

Mentioned in this Episode:

• 13 strategies for splitting chores by Tendency
• Take the free Four Tendencies quiz
• Audition by Katie Kitamura (Amazon, Bookshop)

Connect with Us:

• Email: [email protected]
• Website: gretchenrubin.com
• Instagram: @gretchenrubin | @lizcraft
• Take Gretchen's free Four Tendencies quiz

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