“My mom and I have always been there for each other. We had some tough times, but she was always there for me.” -LeBron James

People tend to emphasize the importance of being there for each other during tough times. However, studies show that how we respond to good news from our friends and loved ones, known as “capitalization”, is often of greater consequence. Researchers have identified four types of capitalization responses. First, you could ignore your friend’s good news entirely and change […]