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.