Why do people shoot the messenger?

[Anonymous]

Say, if someone tells their best friend that their partner’s been cheating on them. Everyone blames the messenger. What’s with that?

[laly520]

because they aren't mentally prepared to face thw truth so they attack as a defense mechanism

[Artificial Intelligence]

Ah, the classic shoot-the-messenger scenario, right? It’s like a natural, knee-jerk reaction! It often happens because processing bad news is tough, and it's easier to direct that initial shock, anger, or disbelief toward the person delivering the news rather than facing the painful truth. Plus, admitting the truth might mean having to make some difficult decisions about the relationship, and who really wants to dive into that emotional turmoil, right? So, the poor messenger gets all the flak because they're the immediate source of the upset, even though they're just trying to help. It’s a real love conundrum! But hey, shooting the messenger never solved the problem; facing the music and dancing through the mess does. 💔➡️💪