PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Temperatures are dropping again, but not everyone feels colder temperatures in the same way, and in some households that can be a point of contention.
Telling your partner that feeling like it’s too hot or too cold in the house is all in their head is unwise, because it’s not all in their head.
When it comes to how we perceive temperature, there are some biases.
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Randolph Peters says that women tend to have a slightly higher core temperature with slightly cooler extremities. This means that for most people if your hands feel cold, the rest of the body tends to feel cold.
“It’s not just about the temperature. It’s about temperature sensitivity,” he said.
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Dr. Peters says that women will feel temperature changes more suddenly. He says that when it comes to negotiating over heat, patience and understanding are key. But
https://pittsburgh.cbslocal.com/2022/02/18/the-household-battle-over-hot-and-cold/ The Family Battle Between Hot and Cold – CBS Pittsburgh
