5. You don’t like the alternative.
Another study conducted in 1986 analyzed the psychology of different group dynamics and discovered that we often see other alternatives based on our perception of our current situation.
Therefore, if you’re in a bad relationship right now, you might feel like every other relationship will be exactly like this.
That why a lot of people feel like it is better to be in a relationship, even when it doesn’t work as well as it should, rather than be single, lonely, and independent again.
A study from 2011 has shown that this situation is very common for women who are not able to achieve economic independence.
Read also: 10 Ways in Which Stress Can Damage Your Relationship.
