Spending More Money on Experiences
... makes us happier. Possible reasons:
- Experiences improve over time.
- People revisit experiences more often.
- Experiences are more unique.
- We adapt slowly to experiences, which makes us feel more energized and refreshed.
- Experiences are social.
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