Eli5: why does the brain remember akward/cringe memories

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I have been meaning to ask this, but why does the Brain suddenly remember the akward/cringe situations that happened years and years ago. But when someone asks about a happy event or something worthy, its hard to recall it

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Your brain is hardwired to remember traumatic or stressful events more clearly so you can better avoid them next time.

I would also say the question is somewhat subjective. i can remember far more happy memories clearly than unpleasant ones.

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