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[collin]

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As far as "supporting" him. It's hard to support something that you're so opposed to. But I don't think you should get in his way or prevent him. If this is something that he feels like he has to do, then if you don't let him, it could just lead to resentment and even more hurt feelings.

I don't think it's necessarily the death nail. Perhaps he just needs a separation. I'm not completely opposed to the mindset that a break/separation could be beneficial. If you have netflix go look up Andy Stanley's "Starting Over". It's a 4 part series, very watchable, not overly preachy. I've watched it a couple times and I find it very encouraging and enlightening.