5 Signs You Are In A Toxic Relationship
No relationship is perfect, it takes effort to maintain and sometimes it will disappoint you. A good relationship makes you feel secure, happy, respected, and free to be yourself.
The trouble with toxic relationships is that it is not easy to identify when you’re in it. Being able to recognize the situation will give you the ability to look at things through an objective lens and make a decision that is in your best interest. To help you get there, here are some signs that you’re in an emotionally toxic relationship.
Lack Of Trust
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A relationship without trust is like a car without gas: You can stay in it all you want, but it won't go anywhere. Lack of trust goes both ways. If you don’t trust your partner, you’re going to be left feeling uneasy in your relationship. If your partner has shown you that you can’t trust them, then you’re going to spend the entire time questioning your significant other’s actions.
Hostile Atmosphere
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Constant anger is a sure sign of an unhealthy relationship. Although some bickering is healthy for your relationship, constant misunderstanding is a bad sign. The more a couple get to know each other, they should be more understanding of each other and have less misunderstanding. Regardless of it being in the heat of the moment or a one time situation, you should never, ever feel or be threatened.
Feeling Drained
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Instead of feeling happy and productive with each other, you're always feeling emotional, and even physically drained, it’s time to re-evaluate on your relationship. It is toxic as they drain the energy out of you and directing it towards things and purposes and compromises that are not fulfilling you as an individual.
Never-ending Drama
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Good relationships improve your life and they don’t make it messier. Drama tends to raise our stress level. If you notice that there’s always drama in your relationship, it’s a good time to evaluate why as it will be a toxic cycle. What is the reason for the drama or are you or your partner not being reasonable or rational?
You're Always "Walking On Eggshells."
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One of the signs of a toxic relationship is when your partner is very controlling. You find that you are always guarded and hesitant to say or do anything as you are afraid of your partner’s emotional reactions. If you find yourself dumbing things down so your partner can feel smart, this is a huge red flag in toxic relationships.
If you or someone you know is experiencing these, then this moment is a chance to get help and break the silence.
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