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Are You Only As Happy As Your Spouse?

Are You Only As Happy As Your Spouse?

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By Sue Shellenbarger
WSJ.com

How much does your own happiness depend on your spouse’s mood?

Quite a lot, according to a new study which found people’s happiness waxes and wanes over time based on how happy their spouses are.

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