It is a psychological phenomenon in which conversational or relational partners activate earlier memories. As a result, we may unconsciously repeat conflicts from the past that have nothing to do with the current relationship.
What you can do: Ask yourself, “Am I responding to this person, or am I mixing them up with someone from the past?”
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