Not too long ago, on a cold winter night, somewhere in America, there was a tween who wanted more screen time and a parent who said no. The tween in question was advocating vociferously for her right ...

As a couple, you may occasionally encounter other couples who seem to have a better relationship than yours. They may be very passionate, committed, or mature. Some might even be described as best ...

Loustau is a Ph.D. student in social psychology at Boston College, studying social identity, moral judgment, and intergroup bias. She is a National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellow and ...

Say your friend posts a photo online of the gorgeous house she just bought. You want to be happy for her, but you can’t stop thinking about how you’re trying to make ends meet in your small rental.

As human beings, one of the most common tendencies we share is the habit of comparing ourselves, our situation, our circumstances and our lives to those around us. We look to see whether we’re doing ...

The dynamics of a relationship are full of complex emotions, and insecurities can pop up at any moment, especially when one partner feels they're competing with others. A delicate and quite relevant ...

Warren Buffet, chairperson and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway, once said, “The big question about how people behave is whether they’ve got an inner scorecard or an outer scorecard. It helps if you can be ...

Hundreds of millions of people are estimated to feel bad every day because of digital social comparison. (Jaap Arriens / NurPhoto / Getty Images) ...