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No one wants to see themselves as a bully. To resolve this, co-bullies rationalize their actions ("They deserved it," "It's just joking," "Everyone does it"). This shared rationalization creates a closed epistemic loop—each person's justification bolsters the other's, deepening the bond through mutual delusion.

At first glance, the term "bully bonding" seems oxymoronic. Bullying implies domination, fear, and psychological harm; bonding suggests trust, empathy, and mutual support. Yet, over the past decade, developmental psychology, organizational behavior studies, and even military research have coalesced around a disturbing truth: under specific conditions, the shared experience of bullying—whether as perpetrators, targets, or bystanders—can forge intense, durable social bonds. This review explores the mechanics, contexts, and consequences of bully bonding, arguing that while it satisfies primal needs for belonging and hierarchy, its long-term costs often outweigh its short-term social rewards. bully bonding

Individuals may bond with a bully to elevate their own social standing within a hierarchy. 2. "Trauma Bonding": The Dark Side of Connection No one wants to see themselves as a bully

Bully breeds are generally "soft" dogs emotionally but are physically hard. They often lack spatial awareness and can be pushy. At first glance, the term "bully bonding" seems oxymoronic