When "Not My Problem" Eventually Becomes Your Problem
Psychology Today | 22.05.2026 04:00
Most people are remarkably skilled at psychological distancing. We tell ourselves that certain issues belong to someone else—a parent's health habits, a sibling's debt, a friend's addiction, a coworker's burnout, or even larger social concerns. The mind creates neat boundaries between "their problem" and "my problem." Behavioral science suggests those boundaries are often temporary illusions.
