Sharing makes both good, bad experiences more intense

Tuesday, October 7, 2014 - 13:30 in Psychology & Sociology

Undergoing an experience with another person -- even if we do it in silence, with someone we met just moments ago -- seems to intensify that experience, according to new research. The research shows that people who share experiences with another person rate those experiences as more pleasant or unpleasant than those who undergo the experience on their own.

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