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Why Happy Endings are Bad for Us & Why We Need Them

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In this episode, I discuss the concept of happy endings and how they can impact our perceptions and expectations of reality. I discuss how consuming media and stories with overly simplistic happy endings can set us up for greater suffering in the long run, while also providing some positive potentials available through the consumption of these plotlines. This episode includes five reasons why I think happy endings are bad for us, as well as five reasons why we need them. Join me as we delve into the complexities of happy endings and their implications on our journey through life.

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In this episode, I discuss the concept of happy endings and how they can impact our perceptions and expectations of reality. I discuss how consuming media and stories with overly simplistic happy endings can set us up for greater suffering in the long run, while also providing some positive potentials available through the consumption of these plotlines. This episode includes five reasons why I think happy endings are bad for us, as well as five reasons why we need them. Join me as we delve into the complexities of happy endings and their implications on our journey through life.

Want to stay in touch?
Follow us on:
Instagram
YouTube
You can also find us at: https://www.themoderndayromantic.com/
Thanks for listening! See you next week!

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