Why do people give up so easily on relationships nowadays? Are we becoming more and more selfish?
I personally think a lot of relationships are unhealthy, but they hold on because of codependence, fear, control, or ignorance. The fact is that nobody's obligated to be in or remain in any relationship, and that is finally being realized. Many people have become more educated and less afraid of persecution than in decades past, and women especially have become more independent. That's not selfishness, that's progress.Besides, why call it "giving up" when it's not a requirement to begin with? It sounds like you have an idealistic view of human relations, but that's not reality. People are going to come and go; it's inevitable. If someone is irresponsible, then I agree selfishness is a factor, but that's not a given. You can break ties without being harmful or selfish in doing so. Respectful communication is everything.