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Take my surgical scalpel and remove portions that do nothing but bring me grief. The best part about being an adult is being able to choose my friends and acquaintances. If someone I love is going through a rough time I'll help them, but if it drags on for years or if I never get any joy from the relationship I don't need to keep it in my life.
Instructions unclear, brain got out of its fleshy cage and I can't get it back.
What's the threshold here - on and off again with their ex type rough times, or ongoing cancer battle
That's a choice you need to make for yourself, and it's okay either way you make it.
I'm asking you what you meant, not taking it as advice.
I've dropped people for the former and similar drama. The latter would be... Gross