# More Happier: A Lesson from the Real Housewives, Plus a Tool for Dealing with Shared Work

An episode of [Happier with Gretchen Rubin](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/969519520), 19 Sep 2026, 31 min.

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What reality TV can teach us about miscommunication, plus a simple tool for dealing with shared work based on your tendency. Episode highlights: • Something Making Us Happier: Elizabeth's first-ever September getaway to Nantucket, and Gretchen's trusty sweatshirt \[00:33\] • I’ve Been Meaning to Tell You: A grammar rule Gretchen’s been pondering \[08:33\] • Spotlight on a Tool: 13 strategies for handling shared work based on the Four Tendencies \[17:09\] • A Lesson from Reality TV— How often are conflicts a simple miscommunication? \[18:15\] Mentioned in this Episode: • 13 strategies for splitting chores by Tendency • Take the free Four Tendencies quiz • Audition by Katie Kitamura (Amazon, Bookshop) Connect with Us: • • Email: podcast@gretchenrubin.com • • Website: gretchenrubin.com • • Instagram: @gretchenrubin | @lizcraft • • Take Gretchen's free Four Tendencies quiz Enjoyed this episode? Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or rate us on Spotify—it helps other listeners find the show! Find the transcript for this episode on the episode details page in the Apple Podcasts app. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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