Episode 82: The gift of your absence

If someone in your life has become unjustifiably critical,
disrespectful, or unappreciative, it might be time -- at least
for a little while -- to give them the gift of your absence. The
key to doing this is to leave the relationship before you feel no
longer capable of giving your best. When you do this, people
might actually miss you and remember why they were in a
relationship with you to begin with. However, if you complain and
attack before leaving, then others will only feel relief when
you're gone.