Setting Boundaries V. Cutting Ties

Setting boundaries is reserved for relationships that are teachable and workable. In another words, if both parties are willing to understand each other with a like-minded approach and principle-based strategy, then communication can be direct, and actions can be carried out with compassion and accountability. Both parties learn from each other and may work on the relationship in order to promote a healthy balance of trust, accountability, and well being.

However, cutting ties may be necessary in unhealthy relationships where one or both parties suffer and struggle needlessly to mend conflicts that are not addressed, lied about, and/or manipulated.

Often these types of conflicts escalate to a point where one or both parties cannot be in relationship with another due to broken trust and mental health stresses. When trust is broken and not rebuilt, a relationship cannot be mended fully. Often, relapses in conflict and altered mental health ensue.

Depending on the severity of broken trust and conflict, cutting ties may be necessary for your mental and physical health.