Holding on is a natural human instinct – and it’s also a critical way that we stop ourselves from reaching our goals. Because ultimately, not letting go of someone you love can harm you: it prevents you from achieving your true potential.
SIGNS YOU NEED TO LET GO OF SOMEONE
Learning how to let go of someone you love – someone you’ve built a deep connection with and whom you’ve shared your life with – is likely one of the hardest things you’ll ever have to do. That’s why so many people break up, but stay in touch, never understanding when to let go of a relationship. If these signs are familiar, it’s time to ask yourself if you need to end it completely:
- You’re always wondering what could have been
- You think of the person constantly, or at time when you’d rather not
- You spend a lot of time reliving memories or looking them up on social media
- You bring them up often when talking to friends
- When you’re feeling down, they’re the first person you think to call
- You make changes to your life or appearance to get them back
- You feel anxious or even angry when you see the person
- You blame them or want to get revenge for perceived slights.
5 Tips to Help You Let Go of Someone (and Move Forward)
- Be clear about why you're letting them go.
- Distance yourself.
- Let yourself feel your feelings.
- Dig deeper into your healthy relationships.
- Focus on self-care.
For me, I am able to say I'm finally letting go of someone when I am emotionally ready, it can be a a friendship, relationship or even with family members. I have to be emotionally ready first then I can let go
ReplyDeleteThough it's not easy for me to let go. I finally realised that letting ho is not easy but it's something that must be done
ReplyDeleteIt's not easy to just let go and let God. But for me I say, it is the only best option. Thank you for sharing this info with us mam.
ReplyDeleteLetting someone go is not that easy. Even if you tell yourself that this time you are letting them off , trust me there is always gonna be a reason that takes you back to them. I'm a victim of " can't let go frienship" this someone chose another friend over me. But trust me I still call her and tell her about my day and everything like nothing ever happened
ReplyDeleteIt all begins with forgiveness, you can NEVER let go of someone that you are still holding a grudge against. You need to first forgive your self, then forgive the other party. It's only then, you can start the process of letting go, because it is indeed a process.
ReplyDeleteLetting go of someone who meant so much ain't easy, I've been down that road and funny enough I still am on that road💀
ReplyDeleteEasier said than done 😂😂 but thank you for the tips
ReplyDeleteUnfortunately I don't hold on to exes😂😂. It's very simple, you make a choice to forget such a person 😂😂😂😂 some exes I regret
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