Hmmm....

[greatgenghost]

Have you ever had the suspicion that something had finally become so broken that it could not be fixed?

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If it's too broke, don't fix it

[legalhistorian]

Yep. Some tangible things reach the point of diminishing returns, even with sentimental value. Unfortunately it is usually much more difficult to tell when that stage is reached in a relationship unless it's already critical, and way, way beyond repair. To quote Barney Fife, "Nip it in the bud."