Cognitive dissonance

[robvalue]

You know, if we remembered every dissonant moment, the weight would probably crush us.  I'm glad I've forgotten more indignities and painful realizations than I'll ever remember.  Forgetting is, itself, a way to reduce or eliminate dissonance.  Our forgetful minds may be a feature, rather than a bug. So I guess there's always that to console ourselves with, hehe.

Oh yes, I agree. Forgetting, or just "blocking off" can certainly be a coping mechanism; one that's done for us without us realising it. Our brain has to keep us going, and you're right, if you were always remembering every screwed up thing you'd be unable to function.