Marnie has been married for 20 years. Her husband has become an abusive alcoholic and no longer works to support the family. Marnie has considered leaving him, but stops every time she remembers all the time and effort she's put into the relationship. Why won't she leave him

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Marnie is likely trapped in the escalation trap, which refers to the tendency to continue investing in a situation because of the time, energy, and resources already invested in it, even when it becomes detrimental. She may feel that by leaving the relationship, she would be admitting failure or wasting all the time and effort she's put in so far. This is a common reason why people stay in relationships that are no longer healthy or beneficial for them.

Marnie Has Been Married for 20 Years