Daily Digest | The real science behind why you insist on keeping a close relationship with your ex

A study published in Personality and Individual Differences by psychologists from Oakland University explored why some people insist on keeping exes close. Their findings were that people who maintained close ties with their exes were more likely to score higher on traits linked to psychopathy, such as manipulation, lack of empathy, and self-serving tendencies. Translation: for some, saying “let’s stay friends” isn’t about lingering love; it’s about keeping access to those people. Mpho Mashita and Jones Netshipise talk to Relationship Expert and CEO of Engaged Humans, Paula Quinsee about the science behind keeping close relations with your exes