Why You Can't Let Go of This Relationship: Cognitive Dissonance Is One Explanation

People reading this article may fall in one of two group of people: either those who have felt stuck in a relationship themselves that they can't seem to let go of even though it causes unhappiness and, on the other hand, those who know someone in their life who can't seem to end an unhappy relationship.

I want to be clear: people who stay -- or seem stuck in unhappy relationships -- are not crazy. What's more, they aren't stupid. They don't love drama and they love to feel unhappy or miserable.

There is a strong psychological force called cognitive dissonance. In my new video on my YouTube channel I explain how cognitive dissonance is one possible reason why people stay in toxic relationships. Check out my video here and I hope you find it helpful!