Break up
Break up verb - To cease to exist or cause to cease to exist as a group or organization.
Torn
Torn adjective - Disrupted by the pull of contrary forces.
Both terms in one sentence
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In Frasier, Niles was in love with both Daphne (who was oblivious), and his unseen wife, Maris, finding himself torn for several years because he refused to cheat on or break up with his wife, yet couldn't get rid of his feelings for Daphne.
Source: Love Triangle
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