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What does it mean?
People find comfort in others' suffering compared to their own troubles.
In plain terms
It helps when someone else is having worse problems.
What can you take from it?
Others pain eases your own stress.

Where it applies

  • coping with stress
  • social comparison

Putting it to work

  • finding perspective
  • supporting others

Questions to consider

  • Is it wrong to feel better seeing others struggle?
  • How do you cope with trouble?

Another view

Relying on others pain for comfort can be harmful.

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