Asking Eric: How do I kindly end my relationship of over 10 years?

R. Eric Thomas provides guidance on ending long-term relationships and breaking up with partners. One individual seeks advice on terminating a relationship lasting over ten years. Another person wants to leave a boyfriend struggling with drinking to prioritize health and grandchildren. A third individual reports changed priorities and a desire to end a relationship where the partner maintains a pretense of coupling despite rare visits, while all seek methods to avoid making their partners angry.