People Who Sit On The Same Spot On The Couch Every Night Usually Have 2 Specific Personality Traits
Andres Ayrton | Canva There are specific personality traits of people who sit on the same spot on the couch every night. While the quest for the best seat in the house is usually undertaken without ever thinking about it, some people just discover their favorite spot and stick to it.
The cushion knows them well and invites relaxation. It doesn't have to be a couch, either. A spot on the floor with a worn throw pillow can also work. Somewhere between a need to relax and having no desire to change, some people can always be found sitting in the same spot on the same couch in the same room every night.
A study suggests these people may have just found a way to maximum comfort by determining the optimal position, and you don't want to mess with a good thing.
People who sit on the same spot on the couch every night usually have these 2 traits, according to experts:
1. They believe everything has its place, including themselves
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Astrologer Aria Gmitter is well aware that consistency is a personality trait of a person who sits in the same spot on the couch every night. Owning a single spot on a sofa is like having property you claim as your own. It's a form of personal responsibility because that spot likely has items nearby that are used every day: glasses, hand lotion, the remote, and a blanket to stay warm.
They are the types of people who, once they have made a decision, there's no reason to change it. Everything-has-its-place thinkers like predictability because it's sensible. Research has agreed that finding and making sense of patterns is behind much of human intelligence.
Choosing a seat each night is a form of self-governance, and it fosters trust in the people who know them. Predictability signals to pets that life is winding down and the world is OK. It reminds children that there is one person they can turn to, and they know exactly where to find them.
2. They are creatures of habit
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Some people like sitting in the same spot every night because it instantly relieves their daily stress, admits Dr. Gloria Brame, Ph.D. After a long day of adulting, their spot on the couch is a little ritual of relaxation. Their brain signals to them, "When I sit here, the workday is over, and I can finally unwind."
Now, if it's the best seat in the living room they've claimed with their behind, it's also a status thing, and they prize it. Think Archie Bunker, if you're old enough to remember. If not, just stream a couple of episodes of All in the Family. That chair wasn't just comfortable. It was his throne, even if his kingly authority was largely imaginary.
Being creatures of habit, it isn't surprising that humans usually sit in the same place every night. It actually doesn't tell you much about their personality, but it is interesting simply to see patterns in how families share communal spaces.
One importnat note. When a person who sits in the same spot every night prioritizes watching TV over family time, gets mean when anyone interrupts them, and barks orders to others, something deeper is going on. They are retreating from their family life into a little bunker in their mind. They need help and support.
Will Curtis is YourTango's expert editor. Will has over 14 years of experience as an editor covering relationships, spirituality, and human interest topics.
