Great article! I think we all have been duped in relationships and this is a great piece of the puzzle about why it lasts so long. Of course, we really have to assume the best about our partner or we are “for sure” doomed.

I have recently lived through this process. Being betrayed and lied to by my husband and ignoring the obvious signs (hindsight is a marvellous thing!).

He always told me I need to assume the best about him. Hmmmmm.

Thanks for writing this!