Quick Exit

This fear is real and painful. Validate it rather than minimizing it. You can say, “It makes sense that you’re scared of being left out. Belonging matters.”

Then gently help them weigh costs. Explain that staying in situations that violate boundaries can have long-term emotional effects. Remind them that relationships requiring self-betrayal are not safe relationships, even if losing them hurts in the short term.

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