Moving On From Toxic Relationships
Becoming a Better You
I’m an aspiring therapist and I’ve already spent a handful of years working and volunteering closely with individuals across the lifespan, including, but not limited to, struggling couples and individuals.
In some cases, an individual is faced with a decision on whether or not to stay in their relationship. After weighing the pros and cons of the therapeutic cost-benefit analysis, both parties may decide that it's time to move on.
So you’re in a relationship and you have decided that the person you are with is no longer worth it. Perhaps they hurt really hurt you badly and violated your trust.
Letting go of potentially toxic people is not easy. It’s easy for most of us to view someone else’s life and tell them to move on, but when it’s ourselves, it can be hard to make that decision to let go.
I mean, it’s our emotions and lives on the line here. Whatever choice you make seems to spill into a series of domino effects. The decision is eating you alive — and you want some sense of clarity.
1. Go Over the Pros and Cons and Make a Safety Plan
Remember, leaving is a big decision that will affect your life. I know it’s hard, but consider asking yourself this question:
