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Should I cut them out of my life for good?

I'm a firm believer that if something is causing a constant nagging discomfort, worry, or hindrance of peace of mind in your life, you should go ahead and take care of it. Nip it in the bud and change what ever needs to be changed to reclaim your peace of mind.

With that being said I'm starting to think I should apply that logic to the people in my life too.

There are two people in my life that I love very much in different ways, but they are a constant source of grief, worry, stress, guilt, depression, low self esteem, and pressure in my life, and I'm about sick of it.

I'm going through a transition in my life, and I'm excited about it. I want to move into the next phase of my life with a clear, happy, peaceful mind, focused on claiming the lifestyle that I want for my self, guilt free with no shackles.

At the same time, I [i]would[/i] feel guilt for cutting them out. Because I know one will be confused, and the other will be hurt and feel like I abandoned them. But I have to know when to say enough is enough and step away to save myself. Peace of mind is everything, and its not my job to fix someone else's problems, no matter how I care. Especially if they're hurting me in return, or making me feel like I owe them something or there's something wrong with me.

I don't know what to do.
goagainsttheflow · 26-30, F
You should snip them out of your life if you've already done all you could to help them. It'll hurt at first but you will heal over time and move on.
rottenrobi · 56-60, F
At the very least, keep them at a comfy distance. Don't waste your time on people who make you feel bad. Life is much too short.
alan20 · M
Guilt is a negative force. Nobody owns you so its a matter of deciding what you really want for yourself.
MikeSp · 56-60, M
Either sit down with them and discuss it, or reduce their presence in your life. If you allow toxic people to affect you, only you are to blame.
coffeedimplez · 26-30, F
@MikeSp This is true but its easier said than done. But I have reduced their access to me, and feel freer already. The question is whether it will last.
MikeSp · 56-60, M
@coffeedimplez You make the rules over who uses your time.

 
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