How to Let Go of Toxic People Gracefully (Even if They Are Close)
10 powerful steps to disconnect from people who don't help you become a better version.
How many times did you wish that you never met someone? Did you ever dream of cutting ties with someone but didn't know how to? Do you doubt that it is even possible to disconnect with them?
My best friend of 2 decades disgraced me in front of her family behind my back.
Reason? Long-term jealousy.
It shocked me to know it from a third person. They told me how she spilled my beans without remorse.
It was the same secret where she gave her word multiple times. There was no point in asking for clarification. Damage was done. And so was I.
There is no point in investing in certain relationships where people use/betray you. Life seems unfair when you've to deal with every type of person.
Sometimes people are genuine, while some are capricious. Sometimes relations blossom. Other times, it suffocates you, becomes toxic, or maybe you grow apart.
Like humans, relations have an expiry date as well. All we can do is learn from them and move on.
Relieve yourself with a load of unnecessary people. Use your time, energy, and emotions wisely.
Getting rid of long relationships is not easy. But it becomes unavoidable when it affects your mental well-being.
1. Accept That Enough Is Enough
A dead relationship is like an army with a dead general. No one knows what to do but to save their a**.
Unlike a human body, relations don't die overnight. It takes months/years to fizzle out.
You might stick to fake reassurances. But in time, you see the truth. These relations can be one-sided, selfish, toxic, or no longer complement your growth.
Eyes don't open in a day. Realization comes when the heart gets kicked many times. Acceptance brings clarity.
Accepting that relation can do no good to you comes as a huge relief. It is the first step to getting ready to get rid of the heavy baggage you have been…
