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#RI-6acb09e3·5 months ago·
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“Ending 14-year romantic relationship”

Partner's emotional and financial dependence made separation difficult; medical episode increased anxiety

What I wish I knew
"To consider own safety and well-being before ending relationship"
If I could tell you one thing
"Set clear boundaries and prioritize own needs when ending a long-term relationship"
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8/10
Clear regret.
The downsides outweighed what was gained.
SettledMixedSevere

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relational Category
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relational decisions logged. Avg regret 7.7/10 across the category.
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