I just learned today in class that it is virtually impossible to make a decision that is both rational and emotional at the same time. Apparently, our brains are hard wired to only be able to focus on one at a time, so our reactions are either based on emotion or rational thinking and not both.
I'm just wondering how others here get around this. It seems my emotional reactions and my rational reactions are constantly in conflict. Every time I try to convince myself that something makes sense rationally (in reference to my FL case) I find that I emotionally back away from it. What seems fair and just on paper often seems like it will be emotionally damaging. Does that make sense?
Any advice?
I'm just wondering how others here get around this. It seems my emotional reactions and my rational reactions are constantly in conflict. Every time I try to convince myself that something makes sense rationally (in reference to my FL case) I find that I emotionally back away from it. What seems fair and just on paper often seems like it will be emotionally damaging. Does that make sense?
Any advice?
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