how do you know if the relationship is toxic?
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The first, and simplest, is persistent unhappiness, Glass says. If a relationship stops bringing joy, and instead consistently makes you feel sad, angry, anxious or “resigned, like you've sold out,” it may be toxic, Glass says. You may also find yourself envious of happy couples.
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['Control. One dating partner makes all the decisions and tells the other what to do, what to wear, or who to spend time with. ... ', 'Hostility. ... ', 'Dishonesty. ... ', 'Disrespect. ... ', 'Dependence. ... ', 'Intimidation. ... ', 'Physical violence. ... ', 'Sexual violence.']
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["There's abuse of any kind. ... ", 'Sexual feelings are polarized. ... ', 'One of you does not prioritize the other. ... ', 'The jealousy is constant. ... ', 'The adorable quirks have become excruciating annoyances. ... ', 'When the relationship stops making you feel good.']
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['No Longer Communicating. ... ', 'Getting Tired of Trying. ... ', 'Focusing on Outside Interests. ... ', 'No Longer Having Sex. ... ', 'Dreaming of Single Life. ... ', 'Not Resolving Conflict. ... ', 'Feeling Apathetic about Your Partner.']
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['Your relationship has shifted in a negative direction. Couples generally start out where both parties are really into each other. ... ', 'You feel unfulfilled and unhappy. This is a huge deal. ... ', 'Your tolerance fuse is shorter. ... ', "You have a persistent, nagging feeling that something isn't right."]
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['Toxic people are manipulative. ... ', 'They are judgmental. ... ', 'They take no responsibility for their own feelings. ... ', "They don't apologize. ... ", 'They are inconsistent. ... ', 'They make you prove yourself to them. ... ', 'They make you defend yourself. ... ', "They are not caring, supportive, or interested in what's important to you."]
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['Put one person before the other by neglecting yourself or your partner.', 'Feel pressure to change who you are for the other person.', 'Feel worried when you disagree with the other person.', 'Feel pressure to quit activities you usually/used to enjoy.']
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['Your Walls Are Totally Down Around Each Other. ... ', 'Your Boo Is Always Asking For Your Advice, And Vice Versa. ... ', "You're All Over Each Other's Social Media Accounts. ... ", "You've Navigated Your Share Of Fights And Arguments."]
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Yes, toxic relationships can change. But that comes with a very big if. A toxic relationship can change if and only if both partners are equally committed to overcoming it with lots of open communication, honesty, self-reflection, and possibly professional help, individually and together.
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["You Think Your Relationship Isn't Going to Last.", 'You Refuse to Open up to Your Partner.', "You're Not Fully Present When You're Together.", "You're Comparing Your Partner to an Ex.", "You're Automatically Distrusting of Your Partner.", "You Don't Think You're Good Enough."]
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1. Understand whether the relationship actually can be fixed. Yes, toxic relationships can change. ... A toxic relationship can change if and only if both partners are equally committed to overcoming it with lots of open communication, honesty, self-reflection, and possibly professional help, individually and together.
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Toxic relationships cause feelings of low self-worth, helplessness, fear, anxiety, depression, insecurity, paranoia, and even narcissism. “Toxic relationships are dangerous to your health; they will literally kill you. Stress shortens your lifespan.
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Whether you're aware of it or not, a toxic relationship may negatively impact your mental health. It can make you feel insecure or bad about yourself, leave you feeling drained and unhappy, place pressure on you to change something about yourself or may even be physically and emotionally harmful.
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['ARE YOU OFTEN SCREAMING AND FIGHTING? ... ', 'ARE YOU CONSTANTLY KEEPING SCORE? ... ', 'ARE YOU AFRAID TO TALK TO YOUR PARTNER ABOUT THE IMPORTANT STUFF? ... ', 'DOES YOUR PARTNER ONLY CARE ABOUT THEMSELVES? ... ', "DO YOU FEEL LIKE YOU CAN'T DO ANYTHING RIGHT? ... ", 'ARE THEY SELFISH IN BED? ... ', 'ARE YOU OR YOUR PARTNER OVERWHELMED WITH JEALOUSY?']
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Here are some signs of an unhealthy relationship: Physical abuse: your partner pushes you, hits you or destroys your things. Control: your partner tells you what to do, what to wear or who to hang out with. They constantly check up on you or use threats (for example, to harm you or themselves) to make you do things.
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['Lack of communication. ... ', 'Irresponsible, immature, and unpredictable. ... ', 'Lack of trust. ... ', "Significant family and friends don't like your partner. ... ", 'Controlling behavior. ... ', 'Feeling insecure in the relationship. ... ', 'A dark or secretive past. ... ', 'Non-resolution of past relationships.']
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Here are some signs of a healthy relationship: Honesty: you feel comfortable talking about things in the relationship, including problems or concerns. Good communication: you discuss things that are important to you or your relationship. You ask each other what you're thinking and feeling and you listen to each other.