Why do I do that?

Why do I do that?

It mystifies us when a relative or friend does the same dumb thing over and over again, such as choosing a different version of the same loser boyfriend or maxing out credit cards then begging for relief. What is even more baffling is when we do dumb things repetitively ourselves, such as sticking to our get-less-tubby nutrition plans all day then blowing it right at bedtime with a bathtub full...