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People consistently underestimate how much influence they have over their romantic partners and friends. This misperception tends to be stronger in those highly focused on protecting themselves or maintaining control, evidence that personal insecurities shape how we view our close relationships.
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New psychology study reveals we consistently underestimate our power in close relationships

A recent study in the Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin suggests we consistently underestimate our power in intimate relationships. This protective bias tends to affect people with relationship insecurities or a strong desire for control the most...

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