Although it is obvious to most of Bernie's friends and family that he drinks too much, his wife Betsy refuses to admit that he has a drinking problem. She insists that he is a moderate drinker who has the occasional glass of red wine for medicinal purposes. In this situation it is possible that Betsy is using an emotion-focused coping strategy called:

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Betsy's refusal to acknowledge Bernie's drinking problem and insistence that he is a moderate drinker is an example of denial, a common emotion-focused coping strategy where individuals refuse to acknowledge the reality of a situation that causes emotional distress.

Although It Is Obvious to Most of Bernie's Friends and Family