Higher perceived power in romantic relationships increases individuals’ interest in alternative partners, and this effect is driven by their perception of having higher mate value than their partner. Both men and women in the power condition were more likely to consider alternatives.

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🧠 A study of 35,000 people found that individuals with high socioeconomic power show measurable differences in brain networks responsible for communication between brain regions.

🧠 This difference doesn't mean less empathy, but that powerful people may engage their empathy response less automatically over time, leading to different perceptions of reality compared to those in lower positions.

🧠 Researchers suggest that when someone faces fewer social consequences, their brain may adapt by paying less attention to subtle social cues, potentially reshaping how they perceive others.

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