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by Highlander is semi-retired from AB on September 21st, 2007
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by Penal Colony is wicked marrying Andy on October 20th, 2008
I think all betrayal is caused by greed. Not necessarily greed in the financial sense, but greed for more than what you already have. When the desire for wealth, power, control, or self-indulgence outweighs your integrity and honor, betrayal is pretty much inevitable.
by Pumby umby umpkin Est. 1989 on September 21st, 2007
The lack of strength of willpower.
by PrettyPirate on September 21st, 2007
Temptation that is greater than their will.
by Waiting Patiently on May 31st, 2008
i think betrayal is a result not the cause...i was in a marriage that just wasnt working for many reasons, fighting, not ever on the same page as far as how to raise kids, money, many different things. then i met someone that i was on the same page with and we did get along very well and didnt have the frustrations of not seeing things the same way with. i dont see it as betrayal i just see it as i didnt work.
I am sure though she sees it as betrayal and i can understand that.
Good question
by Satya_s World on May 31st, 2008
The reason why people betray is because of the increasing want and selfishness. Some people never understand others feelings and confidence they have in them. They are more concerned about their own happiness. Everyone is supposed to be happy, but not on the cost of anyones trust, confidence and support. In-order to make themselves happy, they destroy others happiness and trust. People who betray can never remain in single relation, as the need and want increases, they will betray each and everyone.
I like to be cheated than betrayed by you...!
Love,
Satya Iyer
by Anonymous on August 11th, 2008
coz they dont treasure what they have and they are attracted by what they dont have.and vn they realisis the value of wat they hav lost the timez gone.
by Anonymous on July 23rd, 2008
The ones I was betrayed by seem to lack a conscience. They not only did it to me but to many others as well. Low morals or basically none... Living life on the edge without any thought for the consequences of their behaviours. Selfish to the extreme, but when caught would somehow blame everyone else for THEIR choices. Incapable of owning up....Denial of who they really are. Dishonest with themselves and everyone else around them....They usually end up getting exactly what they deserve and are very unhappy people... and then the cycle seems to repeat itself.
by tttttt on May 17th, 2008
because they are selfish, move behind the shadows for their selfish motive and give betrayel
by Anonymous on September 21st, 2007
greed and selfishness,
by ChelseaMark on September 21st, 2007
Boredom ?
by Brahmanyan on August 11th, 2008
Insecurity and jealousy drive one to betray the other.
by TAPriceCTR s son is wearing his COAT on July 23rd, 2008
self interest. entertainment, power, pettyness, all these are because they are more interested in their desires than the wellbeing of others
by Teresa on October 31st, 2008
They're afraid of being honest--with others and themselves. I think most all of humanity's bad behaviours are due to fear.
by songofjoy on October 31st, 2008
selfishness or self preservation. I know there are still some humans that won't betray another out there. And then there are cases where It may feel like betrayal, but sometimes they have to step away for the sake your protection or just your growth.
by muffinmanlan on October 27th, 2008
Personal gain.
by SAGE2 on October 27th, 2008
because they're jerks
by bagicide stayed 10 months too long on October 26th, 2008
Satan. Call him by what name you will, but betrayal is evil. It is caused by the sin and brokeness of this world.
by Sweet T on October 26th, 2008
Selfish Greed.
by betrayed husband on October 26th, 2008
I believe that betrayal happens when ones expections are not met. Some have the belief that they are entitled to having their unspoken needs met but never express those needs verbally for fear of appearing vulnerable and needy. Usually the betrayer expresses their malcontent to someone else and therefore allows the other the opportunity to show empathy or sympathy for the feelings of yhe betrayer. Having done this the existing relationship is totally devalued and thus trust is destroyed resulting in hurt and anger on the part of the betrayed for no being given an honest opportunity to understand. Betrayal is simply selfishdishonesty with self and others
by Answersack on October 20th, 2008
they don't know what they have until they lose it.. they're selfish and inconsiderate.
by vanessabranca on October 20th, 2008
they think the grass is greener..
by Galeanda on October 20th, 2008
They are only thinking of themselves, their desires selfishly and don't stop to think of the consequences or don't care as they come first.
by Rinky Dinky Do on October 20th, 2008
Mostly, it's selfishness, followed by self-righteousness, no sense of right and wrong and a great sense of entitlement
by Daniel on October 20th, 2008
Greed... always wanting more, what someone else has. Greed. Pure, unadultered greed is what causes betrayal.
by jayeaton on October 20th, 2008
Often in my life and in society today, we believe we should always be happy and the second strife and/or issues arise, we simply move on often without even attempting to try. Have we lost in our lifes and in our society the ability to really love?
by Ms.A on July 24th, 2008
Selfishness.
by -_You Can Leave Your Hat On....- on July 24th, 2008
its rare to find someone that dosnt? its got to be something to do with human nature?
by TERRYTUKER on July 23rd, 2008
we are the only creature that god has created, (since science is a silly idea on AB), that kills at will for no reason, we kill eachother
by - M.C.S. - Dave on July 23rd, 2008
Because most of the time, they think only for themselfs. And many don't realize that what goes around, comes around. Until its to late.....Just my point of view tho....M.C.S.
by Sexyrabbit on May 31st, 2008
Not feeling like you are been treated good by someone..then the person who come along and treats you like gold is hard to say no too..
by Anonymous on October 31st, 2008
Perhaps to revenge what they did to them!
by Jonas Lundstrom on July 23rd, 2008
Because they want something else in their future. If you look into the next 3, 5, 10 years based on where you are in life and be honest with yourself, you may be saving your partner from a life lost. My parents got divorced, thank god!
by Anonymous on October 31st, 2008
I, too, think that humans betray one another out of fear, but mostly the fear of being hurt and the fear of pain.
I also think it's due to selfishness, but also the biological instinct for survival. Even though we've evolved, many people still have a "dog" eat "dog" base instinct. The instinct to survive at all cost. I think it's mostly at the subconscious level.
I also think it's due to conformity.
by burningformal on October 31st, 2008
because humans are selfish. the end.
by eric on September 21st, 2009
because mankind is evil. kindness is mistaken for weakness. people only respect the ones who are stronger and crush them to submission. all those blogs' crap about "be open and have a good attitude" makes me puke. the more you give, the more you'll end up stabbed. if you don't agree means you have never given. thank you.
by JaKs Angel- NEW MOM 7/10 on October 31st, 2008
curiosity killed the cat... or in this case.. trust
by jas on October 31st, 2008
I guess because they never fully appreciate anything they have and the grass is always greener, they always want something more.
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Excellent :)
by Doggie S on October 20th, 2008
Thanks! How are you today, Doggie? :)
by Penal Colony is wicked marrying Andy on October 20th, 2008
I'm very busy. And yeah like you I think I'm "Wicked Sick of Working." I hope one day I'll be able to set up my own small business.
by Doggie S on October 20th, 2008
Thanks
by Highlander is semi-retired from AB on October 21st, 2008
Great answer.
by TaylorMade on October 21st, 2008