There are several types of investments that keep us from discovering or uncovering the roots of trauma. One is the “emotional investment” which can allow individuals to accept harmful dysfunctional relationships due to the amount of emotional effort and time spent with their spouse, partner, family member, or friend. We do not want to accept the reality of the wasted effort. Another type of investment is “social investment” which is the desire to avoid social embarrassment or ostracizing. Many couples are concerned about the …show more content…
ily investment” which guides decisions based on the perceived needs of the children and for many people the “financial investment” holds the victim in the relationship as the controlling or abusive partner often