Short journal · Original editorial · Care with room to breathe
Someone needs to leave an occasion earlier than expected.
A considerate invitation gives someone useful information and room to choose. Listening, company, and practical help are different offers. Ask which is welcome, and make commitments that fit the time and energy you actually have.
Make departure straightforward without requiring a public defence.
Leave an easy return path where possible. Changing a method should not require pretending the earlier attempt never existed.
Try a question
What would you notice after trying this in one small, real situation?