Research reveals how long it takes to get over an ex 👀

A new study just confirmed what anyone who's ugly-cried into a pint of ice cream already knew; getting over an ex takes a long time. 

On average, it takes about 4.18 years to be halfway over an ex, and for most people, the emotional bond isn’t fully gone until around 8 years.

The good news? Almost everyone eventually moves on. But it takes nearly a decade. 

Surprisingly, being in a new relationship didn’t speed things up, but keeping in contact definitely slowed it down.

It’s time to delete their Spotify playlists, phone numbers and any amount of alcohol that makes you drunk text them at 3 AM. You’re just making it harder on yourself.

Read the full study here 👈️ 

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Social media may fuel delusional thinking 💭

Social media lets us share memes, stalk our exes, and argue with strangers. But according to a new study, it might also fuel delusional thinking. 

Researchers analyzed 155 studies and found that social media can reinforce distorted self-perceptions, especially in those with psychiatric conditions.

The worst culprits were narcissism, body dysmorphia, and eating disorders, where likes and selfies become a measuring stick for self-worth (Check out this article I ghostwrote for Banbury Lodge for more info!)

Some individuals with schizophrenia even developed social media-related paranoia. The researchers call it Delusion Amplification by Social Media, basically, an algorithmic echo chamber for fragile self-images.

Read the full study here 👈

Do kids see colors differently to adults? 🎨

For years, scientists thought kids saw color differently than adults, mostly because toddlers are hilariously bad at naming them (ever heard a child call blue yellow with complete confidence?). 

But a new study suggests their actual perception of color is pretty much the same as ours.

Using a clever method that skipped tricky words and relied on touchscreens, researchers found that kids as young as three group colors almost identically to adults.

Turns out, perception develops early, and the real issue is language, not seeing colors differently.

So, if a child calls your red shirt “purple,” don’t panic. Their eyes work fine, it’s their vocabulary that needs a reboot.

Read the full study here 👈

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