3 Ways "Healthy Selfishness" Can Improve Relationships
Psychology Today | 12.05.2026 22:17
We tend to flinch at the sound of the word “selfish,” as it almost always carries a distinctly negative charge. We are taught that generosity, accommodation, and putting others first are moral virtues, while selfishness is something to be corrected. The cultural script is loud and clear: Good partners, friends, and family members are selfless.
