Disagreements are inevitable in any relationship, and one of life's most valuable lessons is how to heal hurt feelings. But since I started this column, I've received many emails asking about estrangement from parents or siblings. When is it appropriate to cut ties with someone close to us, and how does it affect our well-being?
I say this from personal experience that this is one of the hardest decisions we will ever make, and while there are no hard and fast rules, sociological and scientific research can help inform our own decisions.
Source: www.newscientist.com
