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  Are You Sympathetic to Others’ Joy, or Just Their Sorrow?

  

  atomicobject.com

  The title of this post might seem oxymoronic. “Isn’t sympathy reserved for people’s struggles?” you might ask. Turns out, it’s not. The most powerful impact of your sympathy might be when it’s directed at people’s triumphs. What Is Sympathetic Joy? Sympathetic joy is just what it sounds like — focusing your powers o...

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  The Biggest Mistake You Can Make in Any Conversation

  

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  Have you ever tried to fix a friend’s problem, when what they really wanted was to...

  Have you ever tried to fix a friend’s problem, when what they really wanted was to vent and get some sympathy? Have you ever sought advice and only gotten sympathy? Have you ever tried to resolve an argument while your partner is still ramping up with new accusations and complaints? In all these cases, the problem is…Read more...

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  Wednesday assorted links

  

  marginalrevolution.com

  1. How much depression is there in poor countries? 2. “Indeed, both studies revealed that while...

  1. How much depression is there in poor countries? 2. “Indeed, both studies revealed that while social liberals were overall more sympathetic to poor people than social conservatives, reading about White privilege decreased their sympathy for a poor White (vs. Black) person. Moreover, these shifts in sympathy were associated with greater punishment/blame and fewer external […] The post Wednesday assorted links appeared first on...

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