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There’s a Name for the People Who Drain You
“Hasslers” make life more difficult—and we can’t escape them.
TL;DR
- Not all social relationships are beneficial; some individuals, called 'hasslers,' can negatively affect well-being.
- Hasslers are people who cause problems or make life difficult, and are often difficult to escape.
- Family members are frequent hasslers due to the emotional intensity and obligation associated with these relationships.
- Having hasslers is linked to increased depression, anxiety, and faster biological aging.
- Negative social ties may have a greater impact than positive ones because people are more attuned to unpleasant encounters.
- Women are more likely to be hassled and to be hasslers, often due to their role as 'kin keepers.'
- Annoyance from difficult relationships can be seen as the price for community, and these individuals may also provide support.