The Complexity of Problem-Solving

When confronted with problems in relationships, individuals often resort to adding variables instead of simplifying situations. For instance, one might think that going on vacation or acquiring a pet could resolve underlying issues, rather than reevaluating or eliminating something from their life. Amanda Montel highlights a study where participants preferred to complicate a puzzle by adding pieces instead of solving it more simply by removing one. This tendency to add rather than subtract illustrates a common inclination to take a convoluted approach to problem-solving, hindering effective resolution.