It’s a rare chart that can stir emotions, but this chart has to be the saddest chart I’ve ever seen.
Older people also report less stress and more happiness than younger people - which is to say, perhaps the secret here is not quantity but quality.*
* As an introvert, my preference probably aligns with the 70-year-old who spends 4ish hours with their partner, 3-4 hours with others, and 6 hours alone.
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