The concept of choice or choosing is one we would be wise to learn at a young age. Yet time and time again, we blame external forces for our own bad behavior.
How many times have you said or heard one or all of the following (or some similar version) throughout the course of your life?
“You made me get angry by not doing what I asked.”
“You forced me to behave badly by doing what you did.”
“I wouldn’t be in this mess if it weren’t for you.”