Is it possible to love someone enough to let them go?

Only if you believe it is the right thing to do but remember this that Paul said, very clearly, regarding unbelievers not to judge them because they are not your responsibility, but God’s.

Don’t go by a textbook response. Respond based on this individual. For example: My best friend did heroin and everyone suggested an intervention took place. I knew him well enough to know that an intervention would push him further than ever before, therefore I advised the intervention not happen and instead I went to him privately and told him how much I love him but I completely respect where he goes with his life and will not try to change him. He checked into rehab the next day.

I am like my best friend. You try to intervene in my life and that’ll make me do more of what you don’t want me to do.

Yes, it is. Parents do it all the time!

I don’t think you should hold on to someone if you think they will probably be happier in a life that you can not be happy in, no matter how much you love them and want to be near them. Saying that I’m sure religious differences in relationships are worked out with success all the time, but I’m sure it isn’t easy melding two families and worlds that aren’t willing.

Yes, if you do love someone you will always want what’s better for them rather than what benefits you. Giving someone happiness is an act from love, so if that is what will make them happy, than that’s what has to happen.

Yes, I have done it more than once… with romantic partners as well as being a parent.

Yes, always remember the quote “if you love something.. set it free”