I think we all know this about humanity, but there are oftentimes "the real reason" for something happening and then there's the corresponding "reason we claim." This is all because we want to reconcile sense of self. Let me give you a horrible example.
Reason we claim for infidelity: "I'm so horrible, I strayed, it's because of issues with my mom..."
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