How We Romanticize Dysfunction (and Call It Love)

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How We Romanticize Dysfunction (and Call It Love)

We live in a culture that silently but powerfully romanticizes relationship dysfunction. We praise intensity over stability, speed over discernment, and endurance over alignment. As a result, many people find themselves trapped in long‑term relationships that feel confusing, draining, and painful—yet struggle to leave because they’ve been conditioned to believe that staying and “working it out” is the mature, loving choice.

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Yes, It’s Time to Leave: When to Walk Away for Good

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Yes, It’s Time to Leave: When to Walk Away for Good

Deciding to leave a relationship is one of the hardest choices you’ll ever face. You love this person and want it to work, but you also feel mistreated and neglected. You ask yourself: Is it bad enough to leave? Is it good enough to stay? You second-guess your feelings, cling to the good moments, and remind yourself that no relationship is perfect. You worry about regret, about being alone, and about whether things might change if you just hold on a little longer.

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