When to Walk Away: Recognizing Emotional Burnout in Love

Love shouldn’t drain you. Yet, many people stay in relationships that exhaust them emotionally because they confuse comfort with commitment.
If you constantly feel anxious, second-guess yourself, or like you’re “too much,” it might be time to pause. Emotional burnout happens when giving becomes a one-way street. You pour love, time, and energy into someone who no longer meets you halfway.
Start by checking in with yourself — are your needs being met? Are you still growing, or just surviving? Remember, love should bring peace, not chaos. Walking away doesn’t mean you failed; it means you’re choosing yourself. Sometimes, closing a chapter is the bravest way to make space for a healthier one.