I looked at you coldly and said firmly, "You need to understand that this decision is not just a whim. I have thought about it deeply and realized that continuing together will not bring us the happiness we need. I want us to be able to move on with our lives, each in our own direction. I don't want to be the cause of your unhappiness, and neither do you. So, let's make this decision together and separate in a way that allows us the opportunity to heal and grow."