We have often seen that in a relationship, one person always thinks that he or she put more effort and try harder than the other one. Sometimes it's quiet easy for us to hold someone responsible for everything going on in a relationship and come out clean ourselves, isn't it?

When we think of a relationship, we all want to be loved, cared, heard, valued, and respected. But we often forget that it's not only about us, but also about the other person involved in a relationship. One has to give it all, not just in the beginning of it when we safely tuck romance under our pillows, but every single day throughout the journey. Just like being in love with someone does not guarantee you a successful relationship, also a relationship with someone does not guarantee you love and respect one want. People fall out of love when their thoughts are not respected, they are not valued and most importantly when they are disrespected.

Mutual respect is a bare minimum behaviour when two people are together, and someday, if we find ourselves in a situation where we are the only one holding onto the bits and pieces of love, putting each and every effort to make it work, we should let them go. It's not actually a loss when we lose someone who is not emotionally invested in us the way we are but it'll bring you much more peace that you never get in that relationship.

Obviously letting go of someone you loved or admired is painful, but making ourselves comfortable with someone's toxicity is even worse than ever. I believe that a relationship comes with a set of terms and conditions. Some or the other day, if one or the other person spoils everything without making efforts to mend things, blaming other person for all the causes, even love isn't enough to save that bond or relationship. But love doesn't know any rules. We all want to be loved, but wouldn't the world be a better place if we first choose to love over wanting to be loved.

It's true that letting go of someone you love, make them your whole life, is very painful, but letting go of someone who is toxic enough to ruin your mental peace is even more beautiful and calming which will guide you to self healing. Choose to let go people if it's required instead of holding upon themselves to break you, hurt you even more.