THIS IS WHY YOU'RE UNHAPPY...
- Dec 31, 2025
- 1:00
- Short
James Sexton explains how constant online content creates a polished, unrealistic version of life. Perfect routines and flawless relationships start to feel like the standard. Over time, people begin comparing themselves and their partners to what they see on a screen, forgetting that most of it is staged.
Brief Summary
Social media comparisons harm self-image and relationships.
Key points
- The Illusion of Perfection. Social media creates an idealized version of life that leads to dissatisfaction.





