Betrayal Blindness: Why We Ignore the ObviousThe mind's strategy for surviving the unthinkable.

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Psychology of Moral Failure

This explains why people stay in damaging relationships or corrupt institutions. Coined by psychologist Jennifer Freyd, “betrayal blindness” is a survival mechanism where we unconsciously ignore harmful truths. Our minds hide betrayal—from abuse to infidelity—when acknowledging it would threaten our attachment to someone or something we depend on. It's an adaptive, though ultimately harmful, mental strategy that prioritizes a necessary connection over our own well-being.