Well, I have a parent that is right on the edge of dislike that I keep them in my life for the sake of family harmony. But I consider them to be a bad person that makes me extremely uncomfortable to be around.
If you had something similar, and they died, how did it make you feel?
I’m purely curious because right now I feel like I would happy that they are out of my life, but sad for my family, but overall happier. And I want to understand if I’m being naive about the hardship of losing a parent, even a disliked one.
Nobody else can understand exactly how you feel, or would feel in that situation. There are many who defend family no matter what, but I recommend cutting people from your life who make you miserable.
It’s very likely that you will be both sad and happy about it. Or you might not feel anything at all. There’s no need to feel guilty about how you feel. You’ve earned those feelings.
Yeah, I really don’t like this point of view. Unfortunately it exists out there, but it at the very least does not seem to be as common online.
One of my closest friends is like this, and I really don’t get it. Imo people with this point of view have often not seen the more damaging side of some human beings OR they seek validation too much to be able to shun those who deserve it.
We only have one life on this planet. It doesn’t make sense to remain in a relationship with someone if it’s hurting you.
Thank you ❤️