Silly as this all seems because I know I already have my answer, can any one suggest how to try and work through this? Think about it like this analogy: The Love Glass Rule Each spouse has a Love Glass that you use to hold your affection.
You can take the step of telling them that you feel like your relationship with them isn't healthy, and you are prioritizing your relationship, but after that, cold turkey.
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