Abusive Relationship: Why Do People Defend Their Abusers?

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Have you ever realized that sometimes people may share with you some of the behavior they’re engaging in on the side, such as cheating on you, sleeping around, or engaging in corrupt or illegal deeds, yet you find yourself defending them? You defend them to the point where you are willing to take the blame, as if you are willing to be persecuted just for their sake. Is it really?