Do You Need To Leave A Toxic Relationship?

Have you ever wondered if your relationship is a toxic one? Chances are that if you’re asking the question, then you have an edge over most people. Typically, people turn a blind eye and don’t realize just how bad the relationship is. Unfortunately, many simply accept things as they are and believe that all relationships have the problems they are facing because they’ve never had one that was any different.

Ask yourself, does your partner try to make you dependent on them? Are they supportive of your goals and aspirations? Do they contribute to the relationship or are you the one expected to give all of the time? Does your partner insult you, either in front of other or behind closed doors? These are all signs that you are in a toxic relationship and that you need to take action.

The Endless Cycle

In general, toxic relationships follow a pattern that starts with a “fun and loving” time during which you and your partner first got together. Everything during this period is great, however, it is eventually replaced with fighting, abuse, or advantage being taken on one of the partners. This is usually followed by a confrontation and a reconciliation period which leads back to the “fun and loving” time. Of course this eventually leads back into the fighting and the cycle starts over again.

Getting to the Bottom of a Toxic Relationship

The reality is that most people who end up in toxic relationships were actually raised in a toxic family environment. This results in shaping their opinions on relationships and making them believe that normal relationships are abusive and toxic.

Above all else, you need to come to terms with the fact that you must make the choice to either leave or stay in the relationship. Remember, it is perfectly fine for you to expect to have great relationships.

It is up to you to set boundaries and make sure that your partner knows that you’re not going to accept the relationship in it’s current, toxic form. This alone can sometimes break the cycle in the relationship and turn things around

You Don’t Have to Accept It

If it turns out that your partner decides that they are not going to make changes to improve the relationship, you’ll have to make the move to leave. While it may seem difficult, especially for long established relationships, you can do it.

Many times, everything comes down to respect. It is up to you to respect yourself enough to know that you deserve better in life. Also realize that a relationship is a two-way street and determine what your contributions to the negative situation may have been. This will ensure that you will be able to develop a healthy relationship with a better partner in the future.

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