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What does it mean?
Shared happiness between people is possible. It requires mutual effort.
In plain terms
People can find joy together.
What can you take from it?
Happiness can be shared.

Where it applies

  • friendship
  • partnerships
  • family

Putting it to work

  • cultivate to
  • support others
  • celebrate together

Questions to consider

  • What makes you happy together?
  • Who shares your joy?

Another view

Not all relationships lead to mutual happiness.

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