7 Psychological Reasons for Betrayal and How to Recognize the Signs Janey Davies, B.A. (Hons)

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7 Psychological Reasons for Betrayal and How to Recognize the Signs
Janey Davies, B.A. (Hons)
https://rayviolet.blogspot.com/2022/10/7-psychological-reasons-for-betrayal.html

Why does betrayal hurt us so deeply? Is it because someone you trusted has let you down? Or perhaps a person in power you believed in has lied? What is it about betrayal we find so difficult to forgive? Evolution may hold the answer, as our early ancestors depended on trust and loyalty from other tribes as a matter of survival. In the 21st century, however, there are psychological reasons for betrayal, as we are deceived by the people we trust and love.

“This type of trauma usually relates to primary attachment figures like a parent, caregiver, or other important relationship from childhood. In adulthood, it tends to repeat among romantic partners,” says Sabrina Romanoff, PsyD, clinical psychologist.
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