Why We Can’t Let Go of Love for Someone Who Treats Us Badly

It’s the most frustrating thing — not being able to let go of love for someone who treats us badly.

How come, if we are in relationships that we know aren’t working, do we have such a hard time ending it? Why, if we know that breaking up is the smart thing to do, can we still not do so?

Breaking up with someone, whether we want to do so or not, is never easy. We go into relationships with such hope and ending them can seem like the end of a dream. Or the end of a nightmare.

There are a few reasons why we can’t let go of love for of someone who treats us badly. Knowing why it’s so difficult might make it easier for us to let go.

#1 -Social standing.

I know that it seems weird but for many people they are worried about breaking up with someone because of the effect that it will have on their social group.

I actually have two clients who both know that they aren’t right for each other but they are worried what will happen to their softball team if they break up. Will they both continue to be able to play? Will the drinks out afterwards be uncomfortable?

I also have a client who is married and considering a divorce. She is worried about who will get the friends if they divorce. Will…