"不幸的人从别人的不幸中得到安慰"
— Aesop
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When people are unhappy, they sometimes feel better when they see others having problems too. It's like feeling less alone because someone else is also struggling. For example, if a student does poorly on a test and they see that many classmates did too, they might not feel as bad about their own grade. This doesn't mean they want others to suffer, but seeing others in the same situation can make their own troubles seem more normal or less severe. To avoid this mindset, it's better to focus on finding ways to improve your own situation rather than comparing yourself to others' problems. Instead of taking comfort in others' difficulties, try looking for positive solutions and supporting each other through tough times.
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Comfort Emotional response Empathy Human nature Misfortune Philosophy Psychology Schadenfreude Social behavior Unhappiness
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