....I dedicate a separate post to the most unforgivable sin, in a relationship. By 'unforgivable', I mean.. something which is a deal breaker INSIDE that relationship; not a sin which brands you forever, provided you learn that other people's feelings count exactly as much as yours.

5) THE DISAPPEARING ACT. This single-handedly beats all the rest. If you leave someone hanging on whilst you choose between two people, at least you have the warped excuse that there is another person you care for and must, therefore, make a decision. 'Disappearing', which is an item under which you can see also 'stop all contact', 'not replying to text/voice messages', 'make yourself unavailable'... is a cowardly act, dressed up in the glittering pretence of trying to let the other person down gently.

To look for a way out without cutting all ties neatly only leaves rugged, shredded ends flapping in the wind of agony and despair.

Disappearing as opposed to saying, clearly and gently, 'I don't want to see you any more', is as kind as tying a person by their limbs to four eager horses going in opposite directions.

Only... the pain lasts longer.