When to let it go

One of the hardest things for women to do, it seems, is to let go of someone who is bad for them. It may be someone who is abusive, someone who uses them, someone who isn't interested in them, or someone with whom any sort of lasting relationship is impossible.

Why is this so prevalent? It seems to boil down to a fear of being alone. Is this something that is hard-coded into the female psyche or the product of conditioning to believe that a person needs to be with someone in order to be "whole"?

Whatever the reason, it is extremely frustrating to watch as a loving and caring friend. You see your beloved friends repeatedly jeopardize any chance at happiness by clinging to losers of the past.