“A deeper inquiry at the potential negative effects of simply going through the motions in intimate relationships!” Questions: 1 Can “going through the motions” be considered a dissociated state of mind? What connections can be drawn between being on autopilot and CPTSD? Why is this phenomenon considered socially acceptable? 2 In what way does disconnection from our inner self mirror our disengagement with the external world (i.e. autopilot)? 3 What causes us to begin to see our partners as an extension of the trauma that we are seeking refuge from? Could this be the reason that we go on autopilot in the first place? 4 Is novelty viewed as an antidote to keep relationships from going on autopilot? 5 Are certain attachment styles more or less likely to remain in an autopilot phase? What are three things that contribute to people “going through the motions” and not ending failing relationships?