How to end a relationship without hurting someone - is it possible?
By Krogager
@Krogager (117)
Belgium
May 9, 2007 1:44pm CST
We've all tried it I'm sure and at the moment I'm trying to help a friend who has just been dumped. But isn't it possible to end a relationship without hurting the other person?
3 responses
@xiqechill (238)
• Indonesia
9 May 07
if both of them really want to end the relationship, i think no one will get hurt, but if it's just one side, than someone must be got hurt. there's no escape not being hurt. but i think time will heal, just don't hurt one's badly, coz there's possibility that it won't heal forever.
@xiqechill (238)
• Indonesia
10 May 07
it's just sometimes we can't accept why the relationship must be ended, and at this time, whatever the reason will not make sense for us.
@munhozmib (3837)
• Sao Paulo, Brazil
9 May 07
Well, it is possible to end a relationship without hurting anyone. But only if both of the envolved don't love each other. If they do, it'll be painful. What you can do is make it less painful (if you break it up slowly) or more painful (go and say it's over). Maybe the person won't feel that bad if it finds a good friend to cry with.
That's just my opinion, though.
@saigonwarrior (1331)
• United States
9 May 07
No, I don't think that it is possible to end a relationship where one person still has deep feelings for the other without someone getting hurt. Unless they both wanted it to end, then yes, it may be possible, it may then be a relief for both to end the relationship. As far as your friend goes, they have already been dumped and if they are hurt the only thing for you to do is to try to be a friend and be there for him/her. Hopefully your friend will heal soon and meet someone that is just right for him/her.
@Krogager (117)
• Belgium
10 May 07
I'm trying to be as supportive as possible but at the moment comments like: You'll find someone else... she don't know what she is loosing... time will heal... These comments just don't seem to help. And as I'm in the very fortunate position having a girlfriend and a wonderful daughter then it's like: Ah, it's easy for you to say... but I think he'll get over it.
