As we welcome in the New Year we might find ourselves letting go of past relationships. Even though you may be excited for the fresh start you might find yourself going through the five stages of grief. Even though you’re cutting off a bad relationship, you are still dealing with a loss. These steps are the same if you are experiencing a death, or divorce as well. These five steps can apply to any big changes in ones life:

‣ Denial – This stage is when you believe that the reality of the situation is untrue. You may believe that your reality is dream, and cling to a falsehood.
‣ Anger – This stage is when you may become frustrated with the reality. This is where you might look for someone, or something to take your anger out on.
‣ Bargaining – This stage is when you believe there is...