Psychology

Why do people actually feel good after bullying someone?

Let’s talk about the ugly psychology behind it_ Can we be real for a second? When we hear the word “bullying,” most of us think: mean people being...

fatimagul 4 min read · 3 weeks ago

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Let’s talk about the ugly psychology behind it_

Can we be real for a second?

When we hear the word “bullying,” most of us think: mean people being mean.

But it’s not that easy.

Behind every bully is usually something deeper going on. And the weird part? A lot of them actually _feel good_ while doing it. Not because they’re monsters, but because their brain is getting something out of it.

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