I think this is completely false, and it's sad that this article is written as propagating good advice. Why on earth would you want to completely sever ties with someone you shared so much of your life with. You can't burn bridges in life, it's the easiest way to end up cold, depressed, and alone when you are old. Yes, stop sleeping with them. And, yes, stay firm that your relationship is over. But there are real reasons to end a relationship, ones that both parties will eventually come to acknowledge if given enough time to examine, think about, and even talk through the situation. If one party can't get over it, at least you can sleep at night with the knowledge that you left the door open for a friendship. Losing someone you shared so much with because you are not a big enough person to believe in your decision to break up and act accordingly is one of the greatest human tragedies.
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I think this is completely false, and it's sad that this article is written as propagating good advice. Why on earth would you want to completely sever ties with someone you shared so much of your life with. You can't burn bridges in life, it's the easiest way to end up cold, depressed, and alone when you are old. Yes, stop sleeping with them. And, yes, stay firm that your relationship is over. But there are real reasons to end a relationship, ones that both parties will eventually come to acknowledge if given enough time to examine, think about, and even talk through the situation. If one party can't get over it, at least you can sleep at night with the knowledge that you left the door open for a friendship. Losing someone you shared so much with because you are not a big enough person to believe in your decision to break up and act accordingly is one of the greatest human tragedies.
April 29, 2010 - 1:30pmThis Comment
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