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Why people come back to their ex-partners who treated them badly: It's complicated
06.08.2023 20:50
Updated: 13.05.2024 21:24
People may come back to their ex-partners who treated them badly for various reasons, even though it may not be the healthiest choice.
When it's one of your friends, it might be hard to watch them making the same mistakes again, but you usually can't do anything.
Some common reasons include these.
Emotional Attachment
Despite the mistreatment, there may still be a strong emotional attachment to the ex-partner.
The memories of happier times or feelings of love can make it difficult to let go completely.
Fear of Loneliness
Fear of being alone or not finding someone else can lead people to return to a bad relationship for the sake of companionship.
Familiarity
People may be drawn back to the familiar, even if it means returning to an unhealthy or toxic relationship.
Breaking away from what is known can be daunting and uncomfortable.
Hope for Change
Some individuals may hold onto the belief that their ex-partner will change and that things will be different this time.
Low Self-Esteem
People with low self-esteem may feel that they deserve mistreatment or that they won't find better treatment elsewhere.
Nostalgia
Memories of good times in the relationship can create a sense of nostalgia, causing people to overlook the negative aspects.
Cycle of Abuse
In abusive relationships, the cycle of abuse can lead to periods of calm or apologies from the abuser, which can give the victim false hope that the abuse won't continue.
