The Flaw in Social Comparison

People tend to mistakenly believe they have fewer friends, go out less, and are less central to their social network than the average person because they compare themselves to highly sociable individuals. This tendency has been observed in various studies with diverse participant samples. This flawed comparison process leads to inaccurate self-assessments and can negatively impact happiness. It's crucial to avoid basing happiness on such comparisons as individuals struggle to set realistic benchmarks for comparison.