In fact, you’d figured out that history might be a better fit for you.
But somehow, it feels like you’ve committed.
How bad is it going to look if you quit?
Also, you’ve invested so much time on this now.
Why not see it through?
Maybe you’ll learn to like it at some point.
Unsurprisingly, this is something we see in romantic relationships too.
How many couples stay in unhealthy situations because they’ve invested years into trying to make it work?
Perhaps they’re afraid to let go because they’re worried about what society would think.
Maybe they’re hoping, against all odds, that things will take a turn for the better.
Astoxic as this relationship habitsounds, it’s a reality for many people.
Here’s what commitment bias might be doing to you.
Commitment bias has a way of clouding your judgment.
The word “commitment” gets thrown around a lot in a relationship setting, mostly as something positive.
Here’s how to navigate commitment bias if you’re in an unhealthy situation.
It helps to take a step back and look at your relationship objectively when this happens.
Enlist the help of people you trust in your life.
If needed, seek out a therapist.
Figuring out where you are might be the difference between happiness and constant emotional pain.
How is the picture looking?
The same can apply to your love life.
Give yourself time to weigh it all.
It might not become clear overnight, especially because you’ve already dedicated years to this relationship.
Know that admitting you made a mistake isn’t going to be as bad as you think.
In fact, some might even find that inspiring.
And even if they don’t, realize that you’re not living to just others.
