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You write that as if cognitive dissonance were a bad thing...

• eli_awry 14y ago
  It is when trying to explain one's motivations in a structured and informative way. Not so much when trying to emotionally deal with a missed opportunity. But this is presumably meant to be a reasoned response.
  • tgrass 14y ago
    It's too early for a reasoned response. He has to pass through anger and depression first. Cognitive dissonance might get him there.