When Saqui breaks up with her boyfriend she cannot decide whether to date her best friend Bradan or a fascinating new man, because they have different attractive qualities. After deciding on the new guy, Saqui finds that she no longer likes Bradan. Even though he wants to continue their long friendship, she keeps finding more things to dislike about him. Saqui is experiencing:

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Saqui is experiencing postdecisional dissonance, which is the discomfort or conflict that arises from making a difficult decision. In this case, Saqui had to choose between two romantic options and after making her choice she is experiencing negative feelings about her decision, which is leading her to perceive Bradan in a negative light. This is a common experience that people often have after making a choice, and it can lead to feelings of regret or doubt about the decision that was made.

When Saqui Breaks Up with Her Boyfriend She Cannot Decide