Saying goodbye to your relationship
Not every story ends the way we’d like it to. Sometimes, you have to find the courage to say goodbye in life and in love.
by: E.B. Johnson
It isn’t something we like to admit, but some relationships are simply doomed for failure. Not every person we choose to bring into our lives will be a good fit, and this includes the romantic and intimate partners we choose. Situations change, and so do people. We’re always growing and learning, and that learning can (and does include) harsh lessons in the realities of life and love.
When your partnership comes to its natural end, it’s up to you to find the courage it takes to safeguard your wellbeing and say “goodbye.” Holding on to something which is a bad fit will only leave you heartbroken and cradling resentment on both sides of the line. The higher path is to be honest with yourself and honest with your partner too. Has conflict escalated? Have you become different people? It may be time to put things to an end.
Saying goodbye is a part of the process.
Breaking up and ending relationships is as much a part of the process as falling or someone is. Finding the perfect relationship is a lot like interviewing someone for a new position…
