Leaving Someone Even Though You Love Them
One of the hardest things that you can do in life is to leave a relationship from someone that you love. This can happen because you no longer have the same feelings for them, they have hurt you, you feel that they are keeping you from reaching your goals, or more. No matter the reason, when you leave someone that you love, it can be very hard.
When you have to breakup with someone that you love, it can be hard to handle this. Here are some tips to walk away:
Be Honest
The best thing that you can do is to explain to them honestly why you are leaving them. Do not say hurtful things or get too deep into it or promise to fix things when you don’t want to.
You have to allow them to know what you are leaving them and that you do not want to work things out.
Face to Face
Never break up with someone that you love with a text or a call. Meet with them and tell them face to face that you want to break up. Ghosting someone is much more painful and is wrong.
Making Them Agree
Do not go into the discussion with the idea that they are going to agree with you. Tell them what you want and even if they do not understand, let them know that it is over.
You can tell them what has changed about the relationship, but you have to make sure not to offer them false hope.
Staying Friends
It is almost impossible to stay friends with someone once you break up with them. Do not offer to be friends and allow the relationship to heal before you even consider it.
Do not say anything about working the relationship out or that gives false hope.
Boundaries
Make sure you have boundaries when you have this conversation. Whatever you have to say, say it and then let it go. Make sure that you are not having the conversation in a way that is embarrassing to them but make it a one on one.
Post Breakup
When you live with someone for a long time, they become a part of your life. Know what to expect when you break up with your partner.
If you have friends that you both were friends with, know that this relationship might not stay strong for you. Accept that.
Don’t Question Yourself
If you choose to break up with your partner, you are not happy. Do not feel guilty for hurting them and learn to be okay with your decision. You need to not second guess yourself and you need to know that the relationship is over for you.
Conclusion
No matter how you feel for someone or how much you love them, breaking up is sometimes the best choice for you and your partner. You might love them, but they aren’t the person that you want to commit with for the rest of your life.
Maybe you know that this person will never love you the way that you want them to or maybe you are in an unhealthy relationship. No matter what the reasons are, if you choose to walk away, focus on getting through it and moving forward.
One day you will look back and see that this was the best choice for you and that you did the right thing in your life.