Laura Manach :bongoCat:<p>Breaking up is never easy, but attempting to weaponize guilt after I've clearly and honestly explained my reasons? </p><p>That's emotional manipulation, plain and simple.<br>When someone shares their authentic feelings and rationale for ending a relationship, the respectful response is to listen - not to try making them feel worse. </p><p>My boundaries are valid. My feelings are valid. And guilt-tripping is never an acceptable response to honest communication.</p><p><a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/RelationshipHealthy" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>RelationshipHealthy</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Boundaries" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Boundaries</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/selfrespect" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>selfrespect</span></a></p>