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Suggest Ways To Break Off Relationship With A Partner Who Is Emotionally Involved

Over the last couple of weeks me and my girlfriend have been become distant, whilst I am not as emotionally attached to her any more, sadly (in an un-arrogant way) she is hopelessly in love with me. I tried to end it recently, but I discovered she has been self harming. so I ended up getting back together with her, as I fear what she will do should we break up for good. I know that right now she has exams going on, as well as that her neighbour recently died so she is going through a lot of stress. But I feel unnecessarily going on with this dead relationship will only make things worse. does anyone have any advice with what I should do with her condition, should I tell her parents, her friends etc? another thing to mention is that when I confronted her about it, she swore never to do it again, but it must also be noted that this isn t the first time she has self harmed, she said that she did it around a year ago as well. And at this moment in time I am the only one to know.
Mon, 19 Dec 2022
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Hello,

Your girlfriend seems to be emotionally very sensitive. My recommendations are, first inform her parents about her risky behavior. You may need to take her to a psychiatrist or a clinical psychologist for behavioral therapy to not to harm herself. You can convince her to see a therapist often. You can take the help of her parents and friends to explain her that you are no more emotionally bonded to her. It may take some time but eventually she will understand.

Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Pallavi M., Anesthesiologist
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Suggest Ways To Break Off Relationship With A Partner Who Is Emotionally Involved

Hello, Your girlfriend seems to be emotionally very sensitive. My recommendations are, first inform her parents about her risky behavior. You may need to take her to a psychiatrist or a clinical psychologist for behavioral therapy to not to harm herself. You can convince her to see a therapist often. You can take the help of her parents and friends to explain her that you are no more emotionally bonded to her. It may take some time but eventually she will understand. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Pallavi M., Anesthesiologist