Religious women, and especially Latter-day Saint women, really are happier than most Americans. Yet we also found the retention rate among Latter-day Saint women is decreasing. So, why do some in the millennial generation of Latter-day Saint women (30-45 years old), in particular, seem to have a harder time with retention than those of previous generations? If Latter-day Saint women report the highest levels of happiness, peace and well-being, why would we undermine the institution, teachings and way of life that created that outcome? What young women need — and how older generations can listenIn my experience, many Latter-day Saint millennial women are already articulate, confident, intelligent, aware and grounded in their faith and are acutely aware of their identity and purpose.