FOMO happens when people miss the chance to bond with friends, co-workers or teammates they care about (Getty Images) From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on ...

We’ve all heard the term FOMO before, but have you ever stopped to wonder why we fear missing out? Here, an expert explains why we get FOMO, and how we can get it under control. If you don’t ...

No—I just have chronic FOMO: “fear of missing out.” I feel deeply haunted by the thought that if I don’t go to the party or the dinner or the coffee stroll, my one wild and precious life ...

It all goes back to the fear of missing out – also known as FOMO – which has helped push a culture of oversharing on social media in exchange for validation. And sharing a list from Spotify is ...

This urge, known as the Fear of Missing Out (FOMO), arises from the feeling of falling behind. FOMO can seriously affect your financial well-being, as the pressure to keep up with family, friends, ...

Missing this ordinary weekly event triggers such intense FOMO – “fear of missing out” – for them that they don’t want to go on your amazing expedition. If this kind of debacle sounds ...