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Just as a good relationship can have a
positive impact on your life, stressful, draining, or imbalanced
relationships can have negative effects on your health and well-being.
It’s common to maintain a relationship because we feel the other person
needs us or we believe that they will eventually change. We also may be
afraid of hurting the other person or feel insecure in our ability to
find new relationships. But knowing when to end a relationship and
acknowledging that the pain will pass can often prevent greater pain and
feelings of loss in the long run.
If you’re in a relationship that isn’t
satisfying or one that has become unhealthy for you, rather than spending
energy attempting to fix the problem or complaining, ask yourself what
you really want from the relationship. Consider whether the other person
truly considers your feelings or if they are willing to change their
behavior. Ask yourself if you’ve often thought about ending the
relationship or if you feel your bonds have atrophied. While every
relationship has ups and downs, when there are more downs than ups or the
two of you are bringing out the worst in each other, it may be time to
sever the connection. Be honest with yourself and your answers, even if
the truth is painful.
Relationships thrive on honesty,
communication, mutual caring, and time spent together. When one or more
of these elements is missing, the relationship, no matter how passionate,
may not be worth it. It’s far better to end a relationship that doesn’t
feel right than to hold on to it and languish in feelings of anger or
resentment. Moving on without struggle, on the other hand, can be the
door that leads you to a more nurturing relationship in the future.
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