How do you know when to give up on someone? (lemmy.world)

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considering the topic of this community, it should be obvious who i'm referring to...some people never should have had kids in the first place, and arent worth the heart/headache of worrying yourself with...right?

edit/ i realize this actually might have been too vague, i mean having piece of shit for a father. when do you just giveup even bothering to keep that connection going?

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[-] Redacted@lemmy.zip 5 points 6 days ago

If you give them an honest chance, they fuck it up etc, you tell them specifically how they fucked it up and how it upset you, and THEN they do that shit again the next chance they get. Thats when i give up on people. They are the pattern they perpetuate.

There are extenuating circumstances sure, if theyre young, or really trying just stupid maybe give them a few more chances.

[-] Zachariah@lemmy.world 3 points 6 days ago

This is good advice. On top of that, don’t beat yourself up if their bullshit is too much for you. Some relationships just don’t work.

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