Research indicates that dispositional greed can distort personal relationships, driving individuals to treat friends as resources rather than valuable connections. People high in this trait often focus on what others can offer, leading to transactional interactions that undermine genuine closeness. This mindset not only fosters loneliness but also makes friendships feel less satisfying. By reframing how we perceive our social circles, we can cultivate deeper connections and mitigate the adverse effects of a greedy perspective on relationships.
Think greed is just about money? It might also be ruining your relationships. A greedy mindset could be the reason your friendships feel off.
For people high in dispositional greed, it's not about wanting too much. It's about never quite feeling like what you have is ever enough.
Greedier people often approach social life like a series of transactions: Can this person help me? Are they still useful? Should I move on?
Those who always want more might be approaching friendship with strategy, costing them real connection and leading to feelings of loneliness.
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