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If it's not working, let it go

If it's not working, let it go (Photo: iStock)

People often get stuck in toxic relationships, and while it may seem baffling to outsiders, there's a whole buffet of reasons why someone might choose to stay. The heart is a little too stubborn and the brain is on vacation.

First, there is the thrill of intermittent reinforcement. Imagine a slot machine that occasionally pays out - sometimes you win, sometimes you lose, but you keep pulling the lever.

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