Wednesday, 26 July 2023

When somebody wants to sell you something, even if you genuinely want that thing, you are kind of turned off because you detect that there's something in it for the other person.
It's interesting how this phenomenon of reactance carries over so easily to relationships. It feels like people begrudge others for having too eager a desire for them. It makes them feel like there's something in it for the other person. It challenges their sense of autonomy.
 Feeling that they are making a 'free choice' is extremely important to people.

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