--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: Leaving someone, you have that right, but…" description: "\"Leaving someone, you have that right, but at least tell them why, because what's even more painful than being abandoned is knowing your not worth an ex..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/c93/florabel-34335_abandoned_leaving-someone-you-have-that-right-but_2370245.jpg" --- # Leaving someone, you have that right, but at least tell… ![“Leaving someone, you have that right, but at least tell them why, because what's even more painful than being abandoned is knowing your not worth an explanation.” quote by Florabel](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/c93/florabel-34335_abandoned_leaving-someone-you-have-that-right-but_2370245.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/c93/florabel-34335_abandoned_leaving-someone-you-have-that-right-but_2370245.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/c93/florabel-34335_abandoned_leaving-someone-you-have-that-right-but_2370245.jpg) > “Leaving someone, you have that right, but at least tell them why, because what's even more painful than being abandoned is knowing your not worth an explanation.” [Florabel](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/florabel/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Leaving someone without explanation causes deeper pain than abandonment because it leaves the abandoned person questioning their own worth. **In simple terms:** Not explaining abandonment hurts more than being abandoned. Key Takeaway Provide a reason when ending a relationship. Themes relationships communication selfworth Mood sad reflective Type advice emotional When to use this quote - breakups - friendship endings - team separations Key Concepts psychology emotional intelligence Questions to Reflect On - Why do we avoid giving reasons? - How does a lack of explanation affect self-esteem? 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