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Isabel - Team SALT
Tue Sep 24 2024

Should I break it off? 😪

How do you know when you should break it off? How have you recognised a relationship has run its course?

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Damaris's avatar
Damaris

I'm sorry to anyone who is hurting. I feel like if you are asking these questions you might be in a place to let go. If you fight for a relationship, and do it selflessly looking to serve the other but don't get the same level of energy back it might be better to prioritize your own boundaries and self-love by calling it quits. You should feel peace in a relationship and/or in singleness. If you are feeling constantly anxious in a relationship that might a sign from your body asking for change.

Sun Sep 29 2024
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Anonymous's avatar
Anonymous

I think you owe it to yourself and the people you care about to take time when making that kind of decision. Life is seasonal and as Jesus said “each day has its own worries.” What you may be experiencing or feeling…your current emotions, perspective, and state of mind must be taken into account. Relationships are complex and life is seasonal. What you may be going through may just need prayer and time before you realize the path you need to take. Self-reflection and self awareness is necessary.

Sun Sep 29 2024
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Charlie's avatar
Charlie

When your partner has left the faith, either in words or in deeds.

Sun Sep 29 2024
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Martin's avatar
Martin

@Charlie very sad if this happens...but yes, I agree with you about the choice to make in that case.

Sun Sep 29 2024
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Rob's avatar
Rob

@Charlie It depends on the context - someone can have a genuine crisis of faith (possibly due to circumstances, questions, something that’s rocked their faith) and they need to be supported through it. It may not be the right thing to continue in a dating relationship, but in marriage we wouldn’t just discard our spouse if this happened.

Sun Sep 29 2024
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Elle's avatar
Elle

When you feel like you have tried everything possible and nothing works..

Sat Sep 28 2024
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Andrea's avatar
Andrea

It's quite a complex answer.. It includes so many variables.. And factors. Each relationship is so unique I would say first, is the person humble? Submitting to the Lord? Willing to admit fault or that they could have been wrong? To repent and repair? Loving in the process??

Sat Sep 28 2024
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Cole's avatar
Cole

Yea

Sat Sep 28 2024
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Val's avatar
Val

When they're distant from God and their S.O. Also what they say no longer aligns with their actions.

Fri Sep 27 2024
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Jason's avatar
Jason

From experience, for me , dating breakup signals are Disrespect, Disdain, and Contempt besides outright Verbal Abuse .... Simply Love is Not Rude If there is no apology or any fruit of true repentance and change then the relationship cannot keep going without a miracle by the Holy Spirit to transform and heal both people ....

Fri Sep 27 2024
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Jason's avatar
Jason

What is difficult is when it becomes a cycle of apologies and misunderstandings that result in offenses taken then more apologizing .... How do you stand up for yourself and not be a doormat, yet forgive the small things , especially when there are big cultural differences, long distance across time zones, and language gaps ... How much grace do you extend before saying that is enough that our differences are not reconcilable ???? Time to move on ???? 😔 ..... Opposites attract & repeal

Fri Sep 27 2024
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Andrea's avatar
Andrea

That is a lot to contend with! But it depends on how much each is willing to make it work I believe. I'm not here to fix anything or give advice, but to encourage and empathise. I learnt that love also doesn't enable sin and puts boundaries. I hope you will find your peace, involve the Lord at very step. :) God bless

Sat Sep 28 2024
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Andrea's avatar
Andrea

@Jason that's right

Sat Sep 28 2024
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Evelyn's avatar
Evelyn

People can change and so relationships can change too … especially if the say they love God but then move away from living His values…. Not good for the person not wanting to break up.

Thu Sep 26 2024
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Anonymous's avatar
Anonymous

Seek God first and He will answer. His plan for us is good and because we human with many faults only God can show us the way. Remember God is love which makes Him the expert. May you experience God in a brand new way today. Stay blessed

Thu Sep 26 2024
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Zoe's avatar
Zoe

It’s tough especially if only one of you wants to break it off, for the other person it’s hard to let go! You see roses instead of all their red flags! The key factor here is communication so that you understand what each other wants in a relationship! It’s a shame to split up as u invest so much time in each other & I don’t think you can stay friends especially if they are looking to move on and settle down with someone else! Heart break is real & it can take along time to heal a broken heart!

Thu Sep 26 2024
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Rob's avatar
Rob

A follow-up question: Assuming we are seeking God and enter relationships prayerfully (and have others seeking God also for clearer perspective), if God gave the green light, how do you reconcile this if it doesn’t work out? Whilst people are people, it still feels a bit dumbfounding and leaves me wondering if it was God’s will in the first place, whether it was a mistake etc.

Wed Sep 25 2024
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Keziah's avatar
Keziah

@Rob Sometimes the lessons learned are invaluable! God gave me the go-ahead to try one time, and while it ended pretty early, I was glad to have opportunity to see how much I’d grown in communicating and boundaries. It helped me overcome some worries!

Tue Oct 15 2024
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Anonymous's avatar
Anonymous

You just know. You may still love each other, just not in the way you once did. It can be subtle & doesn’t have to end badly. If possible it’s nicer if you can remain friends. Depending on the break up reason of course.

Wed Sep 25 2024
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Scott's avatar
Scott

If two yoghurt pots are joined together, but you only want one of them. Else you may be tempted to finish both.

Tue Sep 24 2024
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Stan's avatar
Stan

@Scott 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

Wed Sep 25 2024
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Anonymous's avatar
Anonymous

@Scott I don’t agree.. especially when it comes to chocolate. I’m committed.

Fri Sep 27 2024
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Martin's avatar
Martin

@Kati ha ha ha!

Sun Sep 29 2024
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