Many times, love in a relationship does not end suddenly, rather it gradually wanes. Such relationships reach a point where love is replaced by tolerance. In this situation, people often console themselves by saying “It’s just a hard time, everything will be okay.” At the same time, some people consider leaving such a relationship as defeat. But the truth is that instead of leaving the relationship, most people break up after staying in such a relationship for a long time. Let us know why staying in a bad relationship for a long time can be dangerous and when experts recommend leaving it.
According to experts, the fear of leaving a relationship is linked to the perception of “sunk costs.” This means that people believe that when they have invested years of hard work and emotion into a relationship, leaving it feels like a waste. Many people think, “Since we’ve come this far, why not go further?” For this reason, people are often hesitant to leave a relationship. But experts say that love is not a project that bears the fruits of hard work. When a relationship stops growing, it can be harmful to stay in it out of guilt or habit.
Staying in a bad relationship for a long time gradually reduces your self-consciousness and self-esteem. In such relationships, people focus only on surviving, but are never completely satisfied. Experts say that being in such a relationship makes you doubt your decisions, suppress your needs and weaken yourself to maintain peace. True love does not make you weak. Experts say that low self-esteem in such relationships is more dangerous than heartbreak. This is the time when you should consider ending the relationship.
In unhealthy relationships, people often defend their partner, justify their behavior, and ignore their own problems. Due to this they often become distant from friends and family. When a relationship ends, it becomes difficult to deal with it, leaving the person feeling alone and embarrassed. Experts say that at such times relationships do not end, but simply change.
Experts say that if you end a relationship that is not right for you, consider it not a weakness, but a moment of awareness. This is the time when you decide to be honest and maintain your self-respect. Experts say that it is difficult to end a relationship, but staying in such a relationship for a long time can completely destroy love.
