What prevents you from leaving a psychopath or psychopath, even when the decision has been made?

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There are many who realize how destructive a relationship with a psychopath is for them. The person understands that it is time to leave, but still “hangs on the threshold” of this relationship for a long time. Thus, he becomes even more attached to his destructive partner, burns already depleted resources, and drives himself into the trap of addiction.

Here are the main reasons — what prevents you from leaving a psychopath or psychopath.

1) Illusions that she or he will change

The partner was not satisfied with the dozens and hundreds of times when the psychopath, having committed something unacceptable, apologized, made excuses, and promised a heavenly life. After a week, a couple of days, or even a couple of hours, the psychopath again returned to his usual form.

But a loving partner still hopes that the 101st or 1001st time the psychopath will become different and fulfill his promises.

2) A lot of the partner’s resources are invested in this relationship

So much effort, time, health, and material resources have been invested. Well, there must be some kind of return…