Why Do I Say Yes Before I’ve Even Decided If I Want To?

Why Do I Say Yes Before I’ve Even Decided If I Want To?

Why Do I Say Yes Before I’ve Even Decided If I Want To?Alison Wills
Published on: 02/10/2026

Why does yes come out before you've decided? Here's what's actually happening in the two seconds before you agree to something you don't want to.

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