To become nonchalant about wrongdoing and its perpetrator, it is necessary to have context and understanding of the situation. Initially, after being hurt, one may feel raw and question why someone would mistreat them. Social psychologist Elizabeth van Monsjou advises attempting to understand the other person's motivation, which can be challenging. It involves considering what they thought of one’s actions and how the wrongdoing affected their emotions. Van Monsjou cautions against judging the actions of others to reduce righteous indignation. It's less about judging the person and more about
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