Study: Revenge Not So Sweet

Written by Pat's Papers | Monday, 18 October 2010 8:08 AM

Put away that voodoo doll. The LA Times says even though revenge may sound like a good idea, it does nothing to improve your mood. Despite the fact that most of us are hardwired to think of revenge as pleasurable—sweet, even—the truth is that it can actually make you feel worse. Researchers say that’s because those who seek revenge tend to fixate on their problems while those who turn the other cheek simply move on with their lives.

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