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Sep 2023
45m 48s

Revenge: Bitter, Not Sweet

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Someone cuts you off in traffic or makes fun of your friend and all you can think of is how to get back at them and then some. But wait! Research has found that taking revenge actually makes you feel worse in the long run. Learn about what to do instead.

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