India, Aug. 30 -- Walking away from someone who repeatedly disrespects you is not about revenge. It is about choosing your own self-respect and recognizing when a relationship is costing you more than it gives.

You do not have to keep explaining your pain to someone who already knows how their behavior affects you. Sometimes, you keep waiting for another apology, another promise, or another sign that things will finally change. But when the same hurtful behavior keeps returning, the pattern itself may be telling you everything you need to know.

You may still miss that person. You may think about the good times or question whether leaving was the right decision. That is normal. Missing someone does not mean you have to return to a situat...