A toxic
relationship can be emotionally, mentally and physically draining. And the
longer you stay, the more difficult it becomes to leave.
In the long
run, toxic relationships can lead to some serious health issues, from disturbed
sleep to chronic headaches to depression to high cholesterol to increased risk
of heart failure and other heart problems.
Could you be
in a toxic relationship and not even realize it? Here are seven ways to find
out!
1. You’re
a different person around your partner.
In a bad way
that is. Do you suddenly feel angry when you’re around him or her? Do you feel
like you have to change your thoughts and opinions whenever he or she is
around? If you can’t be yourself when you’re with your significant other,
that’s an unhealthy relationship. Both parties should be able to express their
thoughts and opinions without being fearful of how the other person may
retaliate.
2. He/she fights dirty.
Yes, all
couples argue and yes, it’s healthy because that means there’s honesty in the
relationship. But, if name-calling and/or hitting below the belt is normal to
you, that’s a major sign that you’re in a toxic relationship. Fighting dirty is
never the way to resolve conflict, and it absolutely destroys the intimacy and
connection in the relationship.
3. He/she puts
you down.
If your
significant other is constantly criticizing, demeaning or embarrassing you in
private or in public, you’re relationship has “dysfunctional” written all over
it. Your significant other is supposed to uplift you and make
you feel loved and amazing, not do or say things to make you feel inferior.
4. He/she is
controlling.
Does your
boyfriend/girlfriend or husband/wife have a say-so over everything in your
life, including your career, who you hang out with, where you go and what kind
of clothes you wear? If your answer is yes, this is not the type of relationship
you want to be involved in. Not to mention, controlling behavior is often one
of the first signs of an abusive relationship. Get out while you can!
5. He/she
makes you feel guilty about everything.
If your
partner is notorious for laying on the guilt every time you say no, spend time
apart from each other, or for whatever other reason, that’s a definite sign
that your relationship is toxic and he or she is no good for you.
SOURCE: BLACK DOCTOR
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