Hedonic adaptation

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You slowly become used to having it as a part of your life, and eventually, you completely forget what it was like to live without it. You’re still happy with your shiny new thing, but it doesn’t necessarily bring you unbridled joy like it used to. It was just as great as you thought it would be, and it was the first thing you tell your friends about when you see them.īut over time, that feeling starts to wane. When the day finally came, you were over the moon. Deep down, you knew that it would improve your life and make you happier, and you found yourself counting down the days until you could get it. Whatever it was, you wanted it so badly you couldn’t go a day without thinking about it. Something like a cutting-edge TV, a fancy new outfit, or a brand-new car. Think about the last exciting big purchase you made.

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