The Fishcake (nostr.build)
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Does seeing other people fail or being sad makes you happy? All too often I see people proclaim how you should feel better when others fail or destroy themselves, or proclaim that you soon will enjoy ...
Schadenfreude—the unsettling pleasure we sometimes feel at others' misfortunes—might seem harmless, but it can quietly erode our emotional well-being. Research indicates that indulging in this feeling can foster resentment, reduce empathy, and strain our relationships .
Brene Brown has a great section in her book, "The Atlas of the Heart", about this.
Freudenfreude, however, is linked to stronger relationships, empathy, and greater overall life satisfaction.
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