Why do people persist in a dissatisfying relationship, unwilling either to work toward solutions or end it and move on? It's because they know changing will lead to the unknown, and most people believe that the unknown will be much more painful than what they're already experiencing.

Summary

People often stay in dissatisfying relationships because they fear the uncertainty that change brings. They perceive the unknown as a potential source of even greater pain than the dissatisfaction they are familiar with. The comfort of the familiar, however unsatisfying, can outweigh the discomfort of venturing into the unknown. This quote captures the human tendency to stick with what we know, even if it brings unhappiness, due to the fear of what lies beyond.

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