@HephaistosF @s_r_constantin yeah it can happen that way... hopefully the cutting off is temporary and before too much damage so the relationship can resume when they accept boundaries which I know isn't a solution for the person who wants a Savior, but it's what I think most ppl are able to offer
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Reply · Nov 19, 2023@AdamPaigge maybe not THE cruelest, but yeah... but also the message sent by cutting off all contact can contribute to sense of closure?Reply · Aug 25, 2023@a_musingcat imo they should be able to but otoh it is often a temporary impulse and life gets better and they're glad they didn't so like 🤷♀️…Reply · Dec 19, 2024@tenobrus @bunburyism idk i feel like it goes into this hyperprotective "none of them are good enough for you" mode when i try to do this ... i've had…Reply · Oct 5, 2023@inerati it's the suggested apology and threat of being cut off that's a bit... off, imo.