Psychological reactivity: because we don’t like to be told what we have to do

Carter Kasmir
Nov 5 · 5 min read

Imagine that you are on a diet and ask your partner to support you and help you eat healthier. After a few days, go to a restaurant for dinner and order an unhealthy dessert. Your partner tells you: “but you were not on a diet!”

It’s a simple observation. It’s probably just trying to help you, but instead of thanking him for…

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Simply, I need to jump into the pool.

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