You wear the clothes everyone seems to be wearing, carry the bag that is currently popular, wait in line at…
human behavior
Why a Friend’s Success Can Make You Jealous — The Social Comparison Behind “Congratulations”
A friend gets promoted. Someone you know gets married. A person your age buys a house. A friend’s child gets…
The Friend Who Solves Everything by Asking AI First
Most groups of friends have someone who gets this reputation: “If you have a problem, ask that guy.” Work, relationships,…
Why Do Husbands Talk to Coworkers All Day but Barely Talk to Their Wives?
At work, a man can talk every day with coworkers he is not particularly close to. Lunch, the weather, a…
Why Can’t We Stop Watching People We Hate? The Psychology of Hate-Following
If you dislike someone, the logical thing would be to avoid them. Yet human beings often do the opposite. At…