Ending a relationship, no matter how casual, can be challenging. When you’ve been communicating regularly, it’s easy to feel attached and expect their presence in your life. However, recognizing when a situationship turns toxic is crucial for your mental well-being. Here are some practical steps to help you navigate this difficult process.
1. Maintain Distance
If your situationship is causing more stress than joy, it’s time to reassess. Start creating physical and emotional distance. Limit calls and texts to allow yourself some space to think clearly about what you truly want
2. Don’t Be Delusional
Acknowledge your feelings honestly. While it’s tempting to hold onto the hope of things changing, confronting the reality of the situation will empower you to make a decision. Accepting how you feel is the first step towards taking action.
3. Set Boundaries
Establish clear boundaries to protect yourself. This is essential in any relationship but especially in a situationship. Communicate your limits and ensure they are respected, helping you recover more easily from any emotional setbacks.
4. Remove Them from Social Media
Staying connected on social media can hinder your healing process. If you’ve decided to move on, take the step of removing them from your platforms. This action reinforces your commitment to distancing yourself and helps you focus on your own well-being.
5. Stick to Your Decision
It’s normal to reminisce about the good times you shared, but returning to a toxic situation is not the solution. Remind yourself why you made the decision to walk away. When weak moments arise, stay firm in your choice and resist the urge to reach out.
Walking away from a toxic situationship is not easy, but prioritizing your mental health and happiness is essential. By following these steps, you can regain control of your life and open yourself up to healthier relationships in the future.
In other news – Dzikamai Mavhaire rejoins ZANU PF
President Emmerson Mnangagwa has warmly welcomed a group of former opposition members back into the fold of the ruling ZANU PF party. The returnees, led by Dzikamai Mavhaire, a former Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) National Executive Committee member, met with the President at State House in Harare on Wednesday.
Mavhaire, who was expelled from ZANU PF in 2013 before joining the CCC, was accompanied by his son, Lawrence Mavhaire, and former CCC legislator Oliver Chirume. Read More
