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Originally Posted by Sliver
Look I'm in favour of this help being available to people so chillax.
My point is it's hard to understand why people stay in abusive relationships. I can understand seeking help to transition from the abusive relationship into normal life without that person and some protection being available during that time. I don't get when people go back, though. Clearly there is something wrong with you if you go back to somebody that beats the tar our of you and/or your kids.
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You are right, it is tough to understand what other people do and think. Social scientist's might refer to this as projection bias (
see slide #9)
This is why it is important to be aware of our own biases and limited experiences.
It is easier to chalk up others circumstances to frailty or defect on their behalf, but my belief is that most people are doing the best that they know how.
We show how we are better not by judging them, but by providing means for them to better themselves.
~bug