The American Dream is missing one key ingredient, says Harvard happiness expert: Without it, 'life is pretty grim'

Only 35% of U.S. adults define the American Dream as being part of a community, while most prioritize financial stability. Harvard happiness expert Robert Waldinger warns that without a sense of belonging, life is "pretty grim" and isolation harms health and success. The article explores how the pursuit of opportunity often comes at the cost of community, a tradeoff that has long been part of American tradition.