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Given the choice, would you prefer to make an iron-clad, no-turning-back decision, or one you could back out of if you needed to? Does that seem like a stupid question? I understand why it might, but bear with me - because it isn't. Read More
Why do people after ordering
Why do people after ordering in a restaurant, see what other people order, and immediately want that? Why do we desire other peoples' partners or spouses? Why do we want other peoples' jobs? Why do we want a different career, different partner, different life
Why is the grass always greener on the other side? Of course it is projection, envy and selective perception. But it significantly undermines your argument as an absolute one. It is true we often rationalize irrevocable decisions, but not always. Some people regret having children, or quitting their jobs.
Your argument needs serious and extensive qualification to be credible.
re @Motmaitre
@Motmaitre: A lot of people see spouses/partners, jobs, etc. as reversible decisions, not irreversible.
Of course, not all people think that way though.
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