The comments section is evidence of this. Among the many comments in support of the new relationship, other Kenyans have camped their critiquing it and hoping for it to fail.
And my question is this? Why are there people in this world who are so interested in seeing a person fail?
Is it jealousy, envy, hate? I think it is all the things I have mentioned. But I believe that the Germans have a much better word to describe this phenomenon. That word is Schadenfreude.
What is it and why does it exist?
It is the experience of pleasure, joy, or self-satisfaction that comes from learning of or witnessing the troubles, failures, or humiliation of another.
Schadenfreude is a complex emotion where, rather than feeling sympathy, one takes pleasure from watching someone's misfortune, one takes pleasure from blaming, pinpointing, or hurting someone.
This emotion is displayed more in adults than children, especially those who feel insecure, have less self-esteem or have mental issues.
However, children also experience schadenfreude, although generally, they conceal it.
Researchers have found that there are three driving forces behind it are, aggression, rivalry, and justice.
So if you are one of the "Mtaachana" crew, now you know why you are the way you are...
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