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Podcast: Zo Williams: Voice of Reason
Episode: I refuse the role of being your personal Relationship Devil!: An intriguing look at the process of demonization of a significant other, afte
Description: What psychological factors contribute to the tendency of individuals to demonize their ex-partners after a failed relationship? How does the process of demonizing an ex-significant other serve as a coping mechanism for individuals? Are there any evolutionary or biological explanations for the inclination to cast an ex-partner as a personal devil? To what extent does personal insecurity play a role in the demonization of ex-significant others? Can societal influences, such as media portrayals of failed relationships, contribute to the demonization process? Are there any gender differences in the tendency to label ex-partners as personal devils? How does the demonization of...