One of many memorable scenes I enjoy from Monty Python and the Holy Grail involves when a group of knights flee from an attacking rabbit shouting “Run Away! Run Away!” (If you don’t remember here is a link to it.)
In a similar fashion, many of you who have been cheated on also want to “Run Away!” “Run Away!”. There are times that running away is a good fantasy that helps you cope with the pressure. There are other times it gives you false hopes. When you want to run away, it is easy to find excuses to justify it. Yes, the idea of starting fresh has some appeal to it and the movies make it look appealing. Before putting that option into play, you need to honestly assess your situation. If there is a life-threatening safety issue, RUN AWAY! and don’t stop to look back. If it is not life threatening, you will need to honestly look at yourself and your situation, especially when children are involved. Once the run away card is played, it can not be taken back. Running away does not magically change your life and fix everything. There are still bills to pay and responsibilities to tend to. In those cases, running away is a silly thing, like the Monty Python scene.
Running away is only effective when your life is in danger.
Best Regards,
Jeffrey Murrah
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