Episode · Modern Wisdom · 2026-06-25

Chris Williamson & Sonja Lyubomirsky: books mentioned on Modern Wisdom #1115

Why Nobody Feels Loved Anymore - Sonja Lyubomirsky - #1115

3 books · With Sonja Lyubomirsky · Listen · Watch on YouTube

Sonja Lyubomirsky is a psychologist, professor, and author. What does it really mean to feel loved?

Chris Williamson discussed Friends by Robin Dunbar. Sonja Lyubomirsky recommended Quiet by Susan Cain, and discussed The all-or-nothing marriage by Eli J. Finkel.

Books mentioned, in the order they came up

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1. 

   Friends

   Robin Dunbar · at 14:47

   Friends by Robin Dunbar is an exploration of human relationships and the evolutionary mechanics that govern our social circles.

   Discussed

   “Did you read uh friends by Robin Dunbar?”

   Chris Williamson Why Nobody Feels Loved Anymore - Sonja Lyubomirsky - #1115 2026-06-25 ▶ Play 14:47

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2. The all-or-nothing marriage

   The all-or-nothing marriage

   Eli J. Finkel · at 16:11

   The All-or-Nothing Marriage is a social psychology book by Eli J.

   Discussed

   “So like Eli Finkele's book, The All or Nothing Marriage, right?”

   Sonja Lyubomirsky Why Nobody Feels Loved Anymore - Sonja Lyubomirsky - #1115 2026-06-25 Listen at 16:11

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3. 

   Quiet

   Susan Cain · at 59:45

   Quiet by Susan Cain is a compelling exploration of the power of introverts in a society that continually undervalues quiet traits in favor of a loud, boisterous extrovert ideal.

   Recommended

   “Susan Kane wrote this great book right called Quiet. Love the book and I'm a big fan of introversion.”

   Sonja Lyubomirsky Why Nobody Feels Loved Anymore - Sonja Lyubomirsky - #1115 2026-06-25 ▶ Play 59:41

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