Is it one nasty rumor that a friend or coworker spreads about you that sinks your personal or professional life? Or would it take more than that for you to cut someone out of your life? Where exactly you draw the line is ultimately up to you in this regard. One of the most important reasons to cut someone out of your life is if they have taken actions or spoken words that destroyed your relationship or professional life. 2) They cause you to lose your job or relationshipĪnother of the lines that shouldn’t be crossed is getting someone fired or dumped. If somebody in your life is literally putting you in danger or making your life significantly dragged down by problems which are not your own, then it can be high time to pull the plug. We can’t choose what others do with their lives, nor can we force them to make the choices we think are best. In a personal example, if you have a friend who is getting in trouble with the law and has been bringing dangerous people around your apartment then it could be time to at least take a break. If somebody is challenging your basic right to survive and thrive then it can be necessary to tell them goodbye.įor example, if a landlord has been constantly raising costs on you and lying about the price of utilities, it could be time to break your contract and leave. 11 important reasons to cut someone out of your life 1) They threaten your basic survival and wellbeing

When should you fully cut someone out of your life and say goodbye for good?

We all make mistakes and treat each other in ways we regret.īut what crosses the line too far to ever go back?

Don't Lose Your Head by Jeanette Powers