The Baptist Times have printed an interesting article by Darren Blaney, Baptist Minister at Herne Bay BC, asking this very question.
He frames his answer around four different psychological impacts:
The Re-compression Effect
The Relationship Matrix
The Subconscious Habit Loop
The Need for Coping Mechanisms
It is a thought provoking read and may help us understand our own feelings, or that of others, better.
You can read the full article on the Baptist Times site:
