I used to shiver every time that person texted me.
Then one day, I broke my routine – and suddenly, I saw it.
Stepping away cleared my mind.
Only then did I realize: this had to end.

So I made the hard choice.
I cut the cord.
I removed them from my life – fully, completely.

Lesson: No one who poisons your peace has a place in your life. Break the routine. See clearly. Let go.