The three of us who commute together on the same rail line have developed this unspoken agreement to just complain about delays and cancellations rather than seriously exploring alternatives, and I think it's because we all value this shared commute time but don't want to admit that staying loyal to this route might not make practical sense anymore. We've become invested in the problem instead of solving it.
More people experience this than they realize.
People can become attached to shared suffering when it serves other needs they haven't named.
“Where Are You with Transportation — Rail & Public Transit?”
Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.