Psychology
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1 day agoPsychologists explain that the reason some people can forgive enormous betrayals but struggle to forgive small slights is that small slights feel chosen. The big wounds can be blamed on circumstance, but someone choosing not to save you a seat reveals exactly where you stand - Silicon Canals
Small social slights often cause more emotional pain than major betrayals because they send unambiguous signals about social exclusion without mitigating context.