Gilbert and colleagues (1998) asked people in a relationship ("Luckies") to predict how they would feel if they broke up. They compared these estimates with the happiness levels of people who had recently ended a relationship ("Leftovers"). What did they find?

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Gilbert and colleagues (1998) found that Luckies estimated they would be less happy compared to Leftovers who had recently ended a relationship. This suggests that people in a relationship may underestimate the negative emotions involved in a breakup.

Gilbert and Colleagues (1998) Asked People in a Relationship ("Luckies")