Relationships: How to Detach
When a relationship or situation becomes too much for you to handle, you might need to detach from it emotionally. Emotional detachment is not done as a means of running away from your problems or tolerating abuse. Likewise, it should not be used as a weapon against others or an excuse to hate someone else. Detaching simply allows you to calm down and put your troubles into a more helpful perspective. 1. Set Boundaries a. Know your internal boundaries. Internal boundaries are the restrictions you set on your own thoughts and behaviors in an effort to protect yourself. These boundaries are personal and often form from instinct, but since they are personal boundaries, it should be easier for you to manage them. Placing restrictions on your own behavior may seem unpleasant, but it can actually be a positive thing. For instance, you can choose to avoid unnecessary abuse by deciding who among your friends and family you can talk to about various problem...