1. Unresolved emotional entanglements: may still harbor regrets or anger towards past relationships, attempting to balance their emotions through revenge.
2. Impaired self-esteem: Believing that one has been hurt or betrayed in a relationship, seeking revenge to restore self-esteem and prove one's worth.
3. Control desire at work: hoping to demonstrate one's influence through retaliation against an ex, or attempting to regain control over an already ended relationship.