How do you walk away from a relationship you've emotionally outgrown but still feel attached to?

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How do you emotionally detach from a relationship that you know isn't good for you, even when a part of you still struggles to let go?

I've been in a relationship for a few years, and somewhere along the way, I've started feeling more emotionally exhausted than happy. There have been recurring issues, conversations that go in circles, and a growing sense that we're perhaps not right for each other anymore.

I have tried to budge, make peace, change myself, and I've even gone back after deciding to leave. But I think I'm reaching a point where I don't want to keep repeating the same cycle.

The confusing part is that I don't necessarily miss the relationship itself as much as I miss the familiarity, the attention and having someone there. I know I need to move on, but I don't want to keep oscillating between wanting to leave and wanting to reach out.

For those who've been through something similar, how did you finally detach? How did you stop looking back and actually follow through with leaving?

Just curious what age you are ? And how long you have being with this partner. Sorry 😞 that sounds exhausting and there has got to be something better to aim for. It sounds like you know the answer 😞

I am 29. I have been in this relationship since 2020.

I could have written this today but I’m a lot older than you and am probably being influenced by hormones.

At your age, things should not be that entrenched and relationships should be light and fun. I would absolutely end it, accepting that it will feel sad for a good while but you are young enough to be able to move on to a whole new life when you’re ready.

I genuinely think if you do this now, you will look back and feel relief by this time next year.

I have no advice other than to recognise my younger self in some of what you’re saying, I never broke up with anyone, I couldn’t bring myself to even when I knew they were wrong. Too attached!

Fortunately the bad ones eventually broke up with me!

Put Your energy into friendships and relationships with your family and others aside from your partner for a bit. Go through your phone and text people you haven’t seen in a while etc . Then you will realise that you can get some of what you are seeking from others and feel more comfortable letting him go.

I think you know what you need to do but it’s hard to actually do it. At the end of the day you aren’t doing him or yourself any favours.

I think you have to be true both to yourself and your partner. Breakups are hard but we learn from every relationship. Get ready for new beginnings and new routines.
Im detaching from someone I adored at the moment. It is very hard bit ultimately our relationship was not equal and i suspect he'd wanted out a long time and manipulated me to call it.
Be kind, call it nicely and go no contact for a while even if you think you might be able to be friends.