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A Simple Story on Why Cognitive Dissonance is so Powerful
It’s one of the main causes why many can’t escape the grips of a Narcissistic relationship.
Jim woke up and wasn’t sure if what he’d experienced the day before was a dream or reality. The loving, caring side of his partner was back.
“THIS!” Is the reason Jim stays!
Cognitive Dissonance
In the field of psychology, cognitive dissonance is the perception of contradictory information. Relevant items of information include a person’s actions, feelings, ideas, beliefs, values, and things in the environment-Wikipedia
He knows the caring side under all the lies, cheating, and manipulation. He knows she is trying; she doesn’t mean to lie. She promises Jim repeatedly that she’s working on things and has changed.
With each broken promise comes more torment and confusion. Jim is in a constant state of anxiety, waiting for the partner he loves and knows is there, but he doesn’t come to the party often.
Sometimes, Jim is so sick of the shit she puts him through, but those heartwarming…
