Six months after the divorce was finalized, Morgan continued to refer to Eric as her "husband" rather than as her "ex-husband." This would be an example of denial.

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Denial is a defense mechanism in which a person refuses to accept reality or acknowledge a painful or uncomfortable truth. Morgan's continued use of the term "husband" instead of "ex-husband" suggests that she may be resisting the reality of the divorce and trying to hold onto her previous identity as a married person.

Six Months After the Divorce Was Finalized, Morgan Continued to Refer