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Misery loves company

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Misery loves company means that people who feel unhappy often want others to share their feelings. Being around someone else in the same situation can make them feel better.

The saying has been used in English for centuries. Writers used it to describe the human habit of seeking others who understand the same troubles.

After the exam went badly, the students gathered together because misery loves company.