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Episode: Why ordering takeout or calling the dog walker might lead to a happier relationship
Description: It turns out, love may benefit from a little less labor. Couples who spend money on time-saving services—like getting takeout, hiring a house cleaner, or calling a dog walker—report greater relationship satisfaction, especially during stressful periods, says Ashley Whillans, a behavioral scientist and professor at Harvard Business School.
Whillans studies the "tradeoffs people make between time and money." "When you spend money to save time—hiring an accountant, a babysitter, a cleaner—you feel more control over your life," she said. "That sense of autonomy boosts well-being."
Not everyone can afford to outsource bigger household chores. But Whillans says eve...