Stop Saying 'He/She Got Dumped' |
Breakups are painful enough without adding harsh sayings like "They were dumped."
Emotions needs validation so a person can heal.
Shame undermines healing.
I hear it everywhere from people of all ages. And, every time I hear it, I wince. Why did we start saying this?
Somewhere along the way, instead of saying, “They broke up” or “She ended their relationship,” people started saying, “He dumped her,” or “She dumped him.” I hate that phrase!
Why? Because language matters. Words shape experience. And dumped adds a layer of shame—the sense of kicking someone when they're down—to an already painful loss.
When a relationship ends, it hurts. Of........