Emotional Candy Canes
Jase discusses the concept of downward social comparison, where individuals boost their self-esteem by looking down on others. The conversation shifts to the bittersweet dopamine hits from seeing an ex's social media, likened to an "emotional candy cane" that provides temporary pleasure but ultimately leads to more emotional pain. Emily draws a parallel with a song, highlighting the increasing need for these fleeting highs in modern relationships.In this clip
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