The Sunk Cost Trap: Staying Because You've Invested Too Much
Why people stay in bad arrangements because of time, money, or emotional investment already spent.
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Articles tagged “ending”
30 articles found.
Signs Your Arrangement Is Already Over (Even If Nobody Said It)
How to recognize when an arrangement has functionally ended even though neither person has said the words.
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Grief and Loss in Casual Endings: When It Hits Harder Than Expected
Why casual endings can trigger real grief, and how to process it without minimizing your own feelings.
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Ending Arrangements With Shared Financial Obligations
Untangling co-signed leases, shared subscriptions, joint investments, and ongoing financial commitments when a casual arrangement ends.
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Getting Back Together: When Ex-Arrangement Partners Want to Restart
The considerations, risks, and conversation framework for restarting a previously ended casual arrangement.
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Ending Arrangements When You Feel Unsafe
How to leave an arrangement when there are safety concerns, threats, coercion, or fear of retaliation.
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Slow Fade vs. Clean Break: How Arrangements Actually End
The difference between arrangements that fizzle and those that formally close, and which approach actually works better.
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Ending an Arrangement When You Still Have Feelings
When you know the arrangement needs to end but your emotions haven't caught up, how to make the right decision anyway.
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Emotional Recovery After a Casual Arrangement Ends
Processing feelings of loss, grief, or relief after an arrangement ends, even when it was 'just casual.'
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Navigating Mutual Friends After Ending an Arrangement
How to handle shared social circles and avoid the post-arrangement awkwardness trap when your arrangement ends.
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When the Other Person Won't Accept It's Over
Handling someone who refuses to respect the ending of a casual arrangement, from persistent contact to manipulation to threats.
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Dealing With Ghosting in Casual Arrangements
Why people ghost, what to do when it happens to you, and how to prevent it through upfront agreements.
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When to End a Casual Arrangement: Signs It's Time
How to recognize that a casual arrangement has run its course, and why ending it sooner is usually better than dragging it out.
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How to End a Sugar Arrangement Respectfully
Practical guidance for ending a sugar arrangement with dignity, clear communication, and respect for both parties.
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Handling Financial Terms When an Arrangement Ends
A practical guide to settling money matters when a casual arrangement with financial terms comes to an end.
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How to End a Creative Collaboration Without Burning Bridges
Practical steps for dissolving a creative partnership while preserving the friendship, the work, and your professional reputation.
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Digital Cleanup After Ending an Arrangement
A step-by-step guide to handling shared digital content, messages, photos, and accounts when a casual arrangement ends.
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How to End an Informal Roommate Agreement
Practical guidance for ending a roommate arrangement that was based on informal agreements rather than a formal lease addendum.
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Post-Arrangement Confidentiality: What Stays Private After It Ends
How to handle confidentiality after a casual arrangement ends, including what should stay private and how to address breaches.
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Ending a Friends-With-Benefits Arrangement Without Losing the Friendship
How to transition from FWB back to just friends while keeping the friendship intact, practical steps, scripts, and common mistakes to avoid.
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How Much Notice Should You Give Before Ending an Arrangement?
Practical guidance on notice periods when ending casual arrangements, including how to decide on a fair timeline.
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How to Write an Exit Clause Both Parties Will Respect
Every arrangement ends eventually. An exit clause determines whether it ends with dignity or disaster. Here's how to write a good one.
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The Biggest Pitfall: Ignoring the Exit Plan
Why most people skip the exit plan when setting up a casual arrangement, and why that's the single biggest mistake they can make.
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When Silence Becomes a Problem: Ghosting vs. Space in Arrangements
Understanding the difference between healthy space and harmful silence in casual arrangements, and what to do when communication goes quiet.
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What a Good Exit Clause Should Actually Include
A detailed guide to writing an exit clause for your casual arrangement, covering notice periods, financial wind-down, data deletion, confidentiality, and everything else people forget.
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How to End an Arrangement Gracefully
A step-by-step guide to ending a casual arrangement with respect, clarity, and minimal damage, whether the decision is mutual or one-sided.
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Returning Gifts and Property After an Arrangement Ends
Clear guidance on handling gifts, shared property, and financial loose ends when a casual arrangement comes to an end.
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When One Person Wants Out and the Other Doesn't
Practical guidance for navigating the difficult situation when one person wants to end a casual arrangement but the other doesn't.
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Post-Arrangement Boundaries: What Happens After It Ends
Setting clear boundaries after a casual arrangement ends to protect both people's wellbeing and privacy.
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How Much Notice Should You Give? Setting Fair Notice Periods
Learn how to set fair notice periods in casual arrangements so neither person is blindsided when things change or end.
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