It's OK if You're Not Ready to Leave
Briefly

Ending an emotionally abusive relationship is a complex journey that requires time, preparation, and support. Individuals may face emotional difficulties such as guilt and conflicting feelings about leaving a partner they may still care for. It’s important to mentally prepare for potential resistance from the partner and to consider practical logistics if living together or having a family. Building a support system and gathering necessary resources can greatly assist someone contemplating this significant life change, making it easier to navigate the complexities of such a transition.
Leaving an emotionally abusive relationship isn't straightforward and takes time, requiring mental preparation, assessment of logistics, and potential emotional pushback.
You may still cling to hope that your partner will change, battling conflicting feelings as leaving might feel like betrayal or giving up on them.
Read at Psychology Today
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