Ending a relationship: ‘I love him but I’m leaving him’
updated the 2 July 2014 à 15:45Bad timing, complicated situation, a lack of communication… any one of these reasons may compel us to leave the man we love – a difficult, but liberating gesture. Four women share their tales.
Sometimes we remain in a relationship out of habit, comfort, love… But sometimes, feelings are not enough. When we are cheated on, when we cannot align our world views, when we live with a workaholic… staying with him at all costs is not necessarily the best solution, if we wish to thrive and be happy.
Leaving the man you love? According to psychotherapist Patrica Delahaie, “it is a very common situation today. Many breakups occur while feelings are still there. So taking this decision is difficult.” We present the testimonies of Natalie, Charlotte, Chloe and Valerie.
Continue reading our report “Ending a relationship: “I love him but I’m leaving him”:
Testimony: “I was head over heels, and he was undecided”
Testimony: “I broke up because of my love for him and for life”
Testimony: “I left out of pride”
Testimony: “My decision was good for both of us”
Psychologist opinion: “In a relationship, you must prioritise yourself first”
Louise ENRIQUEZ
