Thank you, I totally agree. We do not stay because we want to. It is not as easy as just leaving. Life has to many dynamics to just up and leave. Especially in the context of Stockholm Syndrome.

To me Stockholm is the reason you stay, it is the disease that makes you dependent on some one else. You wonder why you stay, you wonder why you do not leave, you wonder why you feel crazy, for me Stockholm is the answer. I'm not weak for staying, I am not a loser for not leaving, and I am not crazy, I have Stockholm Syndrome. It sucks and it is near impossible to escape. If you are lucky enough to escape and get away from this person you often return. If you do not return the emotional scars you are left with are huge. The likelihood of finding another mate with this same relationship style is more then likely how that will end. There is really no way to win in this situation.