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When your partner threatens self-harm to prevent breakup

I want to break up with my girlfriend but she says she'll hurt herself if I leave and I feel trapped and responsible for her wellbeing.

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More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Emotional manipulation creates false responsibility for another person's life choices while preventing authentic relationship conclusions.

Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Attachment in adult relationships?”

If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.