Learning To Cut Old Ties

Cutting old ties, letting go, and moving on is so much harder to do than tying up loose ends and making amends. How do you bring yourself to let go of someone that once played such a big role in you life? On the other hand, how do you find it in yourself to make amends with that someone who unfortunately let you down?

I guess what it all inevitably comes down to is self-worth: Where is your confidence? Your independence? Your self-respect? Are you really aware of yourself, what you're capable of, and what you're worth?

Actually think about whatever it is that's preventing you from giving this person the boot. Now ask yourself this: "Do the pros outweigh the cons, or do I really just feel lost without them around?" If that's the case, then you are holding on for all the wrong reasons.

It is unhealthy keeping certain people in your life strictly because it's "normal" or what you are used to. Just like the Light Switch Romance: When someone is spending more time bringing you down and upsetting you, than they are lifting you up and raising your spirit, then they're simply not worth your time. You just have to have enough self-respect to stand up for yourself and handle the situation correctly. You, and only you, can cut the ties, let go, and move on.