I've seen this with people in my life. Generally, I think it's because people have an emotional reaction and cook up some reason to justify their feelings. They may have no idea why they feel the way they do. Even the people who pride themselves on being "logical" do it too.
Other than that, people can also do it because the real reason is objectionable and it would make them look or feel bad to reveal it.
I've come to the conclusion that there are lots of times you'll never get the real reason for someone's choices/behavior directly from them.
Other than that, people can also do it because the real reason is objectionable and it would make them look or feel bad to reveal it.
I've come to the conclusion that there are lots of times you'll never get the real reason for someone's choices/behavior directly from them.