“Leave long-term relationship due to personal growth”

Item: Leave long-term relationship due to personal growth
Rating: 5
Author: u/Separate-Delivery327

What Actually Happened

I'm feeling restless and want to explore the world, but my partner wants children and we're deeply connected

What I wish I knew

"To acknowledge and respect my desires without feeling guilty"

Advice to Someone Facing This Now

If I could tell you one thing

"Consider your personal growth and desires when evaluating a long-term relationship"

Regret Index

5/10

Significant downsides.
Complicated feelings about the outcome.

SettledMixedSevere

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Relationship Category

370

Relationship decisions logged. Avg regret 7.3/10 across the category.

Same Outcome Band

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