Writer's Block: Take a (second) chance on me

[dark_sinestra]

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Yes. I can think of two specific instances when I did with two separate people, both friends. In both cases, I discovered that cutting them out of my life the first time was the right decision, and I should not have given them the opportunity to weasel their ways back into my good graces. While I wouldn't say this has gotten me to the point where I'd never give a second chance to anyone, I can say that if you've gotten to the point where you feel somebody is a destructive enough influence that you need them out of your life, chances are they haven't changed enough to deserve coming back again. A scalpel is kinder than a saw.

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[only-human.livejournal.com]

Very good point. I have been very lucky in that I've only experienced something similar to this once. My steady boyfriend in college had a drinking problem and it started to affect all areas of his life. I broke up with him and then let him come back. I didn't work the second time, either.

I don't regret letting him back, so it's really no big deal now. Especially after he got professional help and went on to get his law degree and now has a very loyal clientele in a prestigious law firm.

I'm very proud of him and I'm glad things worked out for the best.