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RE: The Infatuation with "Positivity" and Doing "Good"
The problem can be partly blamed on the natural inertia and aversion to change that people exhibit. Like in your example of an abusive relationship, the fear of radical change in their lives is usually what's stopping them from from taking drastic steps, instead of recognising this, they find it easier to live in denial . "I'm still ok, what's the worst thing that can happen" mentality
Oh yes that is a factor, static learned helplessness vs. effort, work, fear of unknown that change invites. The "Devil you know" vs the unknown of being without the accepted current condition. Where do I live? How do I survive? How do I get an income? Dependence messes with psychological factors to motivate change. Thanks for the feedback.