Taylor can't believe that her boyfriend wants to see other women after two years of exclusive dating. She tries to banish all thoughts of him from her mind, but it doesn't seem to be working. Her strategy is not effective because:

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By trying to actively avoid the thoughts of her boyfriend, Taylor is actually bringing those thoughts to the forefront of her mind more frequently. This is known as the "process of thought suppression." Research has shown that trying to repress or avoid unwanted thoughts actually increases their frequency and intensity in our minds. Therefore, Taylor's strategy of trying to banish thoughts of her boyfriend is not effective in helping her move on from the situation.

Taylor Can't Believe That Her Boyfriend Wants to See Other