A place on the tree
Being pulled back into a relationship after deciding to leave
1 person has stood here
Does this feel close to something you’ve lived? Tell your own part. What you tell becomes one page, yours to keep.
The situation
A person repeatedly decides to end a romantic relationship because of ongoing hurt or distance, but renewed attention and closeness draw them back in.
What it’s like
The same pattern returns, making it difficult to follow through on leaving.
Nearby on the tree
- Still wanting to return to an abusive relationship5
- Staying in an emotionally abusive relationship hoping they will change2
- Staying in an abusive relationship because it is home4
- Wanting to contact an ex despite a no-contact order1
- Loving someone who says they love you but avoids commitment3
- Still having feelings for an ex5
Only the place shows here. What people told stays theirs.