Most people know someone who has had one of those back-and-forth relationships. And if not, possibly they have been the protagonists of one of these stories that do not usually end well. It is what is known as an intermittent relationship, that is, when a couple is caught in a constant cycle of breakup and reconciliation that can last even for years. Without either party being able to put an end to it definitively.
The cause behind intermittent relationships is usually related to emotional codependency, which prevents these people from concluding the bond with their partner and opening up to meet other individuals. The alternative of being single, seen as something undesirable, can also influence this spiral to settle. Be that as it may, intermittent relationships bring negative effects, such as anguish, anxiety and even depression.
There always comes that point where, inevitably, a decision must be made for the benefit of the mental and emotional health of both parties: stabilize the couple or end it once and for all. To take this step towards a decision, it is important to carry out a conscious and analytical review of how that link has been so far. That is, what problems exist and prevent the consolidation of the couple, and whether or not it has been possible to find solutions. Or if there is hope. Once all this is taken into consideration, in many cases the solution is clear: break the relationship. But how?
