I think that is definitely a part of it. I also think comfort vs fear plays a large part. When we are in a terrible relationship, it may be terrible, but it is comfortable, because it is what we know and have become familiar with. The unknown can be scary and uncomfortable.
Add to that the fear of "What if the problem is me, or whose to say I won't get into an even worse relationship?" Then there's the fear of how I will look, and what others will think of me if I fail in this relationship. How do I confront the stigma that comes with being the one to end the relationship.
This post hits home for me right now, so I may be personalizing my response too much, but I do think you're right on. There comes a time when you have to be willing to "cut your losses" and walk away.
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