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Cut contact with a difficult family member
Long-term — 3+ years
Context
My relationship with a close family member has been damaging my mental health for years. Every interaction leaves me worse than before. I've tried setting limits, distance, and direct conversations — nothing has changed. Cutting contact would mean real family fallout.
Goal
Decide if the protection of full distance is worth the permanent relationship cost and the family dynamics it will disrupt.
Analysis dimensions — pre-configured
Reversibility40
Upside Potential70
Downside Severity55
Downside Likelihood35
Dependency Risk50
Long-Term Alignment75
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