Why Building an Interesting Life Makes You Happier—Whether You're Dating or Not

By Mary R. Dittman, M.B.A.

Most people can name every Kardashian, their children, and their exes.

But ask them to name five Supreme Court justices and you'll likely get a blank stare.

We live in an entertainment culture. We're constantly looking for stimulation, scrolling social media, keeping up with celebrity gossip, and consuming whatever happens to be trending.

At the same time, I've heard many women express a fear that men will find them boring.

My response?

The people who are interesting usually have interests.

I don't mean interests designed to impress other people. I mean things that genuinely light you up.

Maybe it's yoga.

Maybe it's knitting.

Maybe it's champion-level Tiddlywinks.

Maybe it's collecting vintage Tupperware.

Maybe it's renovating a dollhouse.

Whatever it is, people are drawn to passion.

And by passion, I don't mean romance.

I mean that state where your eyes light up, ...