Ever noticed how being told not to do something makes it so much more tempting? but why does this happen? Does it ties back to human natures love for autonomy. We all can die for freedom, and when someone tells us no, it feels like they’re taking that freedom away. It’s almost as if our inner rebel whispers, “Prove them wrong”,This defiance can be seen as an expression of free will—a way of asserting our individuality.

There’s also a psychological effect called reactance. It’s like a mental pushback when we feel our choices are being restricted. Instead of agreeing, we’re more likely to resist—even if it’s illogical.