Why Do We Stay Around People Who Aren’t Good for Us?

Have you ever known someone was not good for you… but still felt the need to stay? Maybe it was because of history. Maybe it was because of guilt. Maybe it was because part of you still hoped things would change. Or maybe the connection felt familiar, even if it did not feel healthy. In this episode of The One Moment Rule Podcast, Rita and Vanita talk about why we stay around people who are not good for us - not from a place of judgement, but from a place of understanding. We explore why familiar dynamics can feel safer than healthier ones, why hope can keep us attached, and why guilt can make leaving feel wrong even when staying is costing us. This episode is for anyone who has ever asked: “Why am I still here?” You’ll hear us talk about: why familiarity can feel like safety  • how guilt keeps old relationship patterns in place  • why hope can make it hard to let go  • how The One Moment Rule can help you notice the moment before you abandon yourself again  The One Moment Rule is our framework for recognising the moment before an old pattern takes over: Pause. Choose. Shift. Pause to recognise what is happening. Choose to regulate emotions before reacting. Shift by responding differently and rebuilding self-trust. If this episode makes you think of someone who keeps staying, send it to them gently. And if you want more conversations like this, follow The One Moment Rule Podcast and come back next Wednesday. Let us know your thoughts on the episode and also what you would like us to talk about in future episodes too! Thank you for the support and we hope you find our podcast helpful! (https://www.buzzsprout.com/2617591/fa...) Follow RV Inner Insights:  Instagram: @rvinnerinsights www.rvinnerinsights.com (https://www.rvinnerinsights.com/) Explore our digital guides: RV Inner Insights | Emotional Pattern Guides for Your Body and Mind (https://rv-inner-insights.myshopify.com/) The One Moment Rule: Pause. Choose. Shift. Breaking unconscious patterns, one moment at a time. One moment can shift everything.