How Relationship Status Biases Us Against Others - Science News - redOrbit
April Flowers for redOrbit.com – Your Universe Online
Remember that saying, “the grass is always greener on the other side of the fence?” It seems it might not be true when it comes to relationships. Married couples wish their single friends would find someone and be happily married, while single people tend to pity their married friends for the loss of freedom and autonomy. Thus whether married or single, people tend to believe their way of life is best for everyone.
A new study published in the journal Physiological Science reveals this is especially true if the person thinks their relationship status is unlikely to change. The findings also suggest how we treat others is biased by this perception, even in situations where relationship status shouldn’t matter.
