Happy on Purpose

Happy on Purpose

How to Have Better Conversations with Friends

an easy trick that works like magic, plus 11 fun links, including instructions for a lived-in life, the very best hobby, and a cozy 3-ingredient dinner!

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Amelia Wilson
Nov 12, 2025
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Do you ever leave a meal with friends feeling unsatisfied—like you either spoke too much or too little, or didn’t get to chat about the topics you really wanted to discuss—and wonder why?

I’ve often felt that way. So, as someone on a mission to solve life’s happiness problems, I did some digging to understand what makes certain gatherings better than others. It was only recently that I discovered the secret, and now that I know it, I can hardly believe it took me so long to figure it out.

Here it is…

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