Knowing when to end a relationship and acknowledging that the pain will pass can often prevent greater pain in the long run. 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 may also 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 are missing, it may be that the
relationship, no matter how passionate, simply isn't 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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