How Outcomes Feel Depends on Whether We Chose Them

Control matters — sometimes it’s best to have none

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You just bought new glasses. You felt like treating yourself. It was time. You went to the store, found a pretty design, and you walked out of there feeling like a king.

One week later, your glasses break. You’re disappointed. You go back to the store, and, of course…