First published: 9 January 2023 @ 6:00 pm
Every couple wants to be in a happy and healthy relationship, but sometimes things don’t work out that way. When things start to go wrong, it can be difficult to know what to do.
One of the first things you should do is take a look at your relationship and see if there are any signs that it’s toxic. But what are toxic relationships, and what do they involve?
What is a Toxic Relationship?
A toxic or unhealthy relationship is one in which the two people involved are not happy. They may be fighting a lot, have problems communicating, and feel unhappy all the time.
A toxic relationship can be caused by many things, and when it starts to go wrong it can be hard to know what to do. Worse still, it can lead to physical abuse and/or emotional abuse.
Signs of a Toxic Relationship
If you’re in a toxic relationship, it’s important to get out as soon as possible. Here are five telltale signs that you need to know!
1. Lack of Trust
Happy couples trust each other. When things start to go wrong, the first thing that goes is trust.
In a toxic relationship, one or both of the people involved may not trust the other. This can lead to problems with communication, as neither person is likely to open up fully.
2. Constant Fighting
When two people are unhappy, they’re likely to fight. In a toxic relationship, this fighting is often constant and pointless.
It doesn’t matter what the issue is – the two people are just going to be arguing. This can make it very difficult to live together, and can even lead to violence.
Time to time arguments are okay, but when it’s happening all the time, it’s a warning sign that something is wrong.
3. No Mutual Respect
The sign of toxicity is when one partner has little or no respect for the other. When two people are in a healthy relationship, they respect each other’s opinions and feelings.
However, bad relationships often lead to one partner not respecting the other. This can lead to problems with communication, as the other person is likely to be defensive.
Click the next page to learn more about signs you’re in a toxic relationship!