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Many times splitting occurs when a person has reached their threshold in the pressure to change their beliefs or perceptions, that would necessitate a major life style change, and they are unwilling to take the steps that change of perception would require of them. So they create a false perception or false narrative, or self justification in order to continue with the perception they are made that is the most comfortable in accepting. This splitting behavior as a result of mental fragmentation or to compensate for not wanting to address pain or fear. Splitting is the process of mentally compartmentalizing what we are willing to see, hear, and cope with, while ignoring evidence that is contrary to that belief, even when its true and accurate.  

It can be defined as the division or polarization of beliefs, actions, objects, or persons into good and bad by focusing selectively on their positive or negative attributes. Splitting diffuses the anxiety that arises from our inability to grasp the nuances and complexities of a given situation or state of affairs by simplifying and schematizing the situation and thereby making it easier to think about. It also reinforces our sense of self as good and virtuous by effectively demonizing all those who do not share in our same opinions and values.