In my counseling practice, I often hear the question, How do I end a relationship without hurting someones feelings? Whether its a romantic relationship or a friendship, ending it gracefully is generally a challenge.
The problem arises because so many people see it as a reflection of their worth when someone doesnt want to be with them. If I was good enough, this person would want to be with me, so there must be something wrong with me.
There is another way to see this. The way I see it is that for each of us there is a relatively small number of people with whom we feel a deep connection. Whether you want to explain this as due to being part of the same soul group in the spiritual realm, or to having similar energies, or to chemistry, the fact is that we dont feel connected to most people. Just because I dont feel connected with someone doesnt mean there is anything wrong with them. Just because you dont feel drawn to spend time with someone doesnt mean there is anything wrong with that person, and just because someone doesnt connect with you doesnt mean there is anything wrong with you. Its just the way things are, and it has nothing to do with there being...