Are you are experiencing a toxic relationship.
A relationship that is experiencing issues doesn't always mean that it's a toxic one - but being aware of the signs of dysfunction is still very important and it can include physical, verbal, and emotional abuse.
55 signs that YOU MIGHT BE IN A TOXIC RELATIONSHIP AND whether this is the right time to cut this Toxic Person Out of Your Life
- 1.You thinking and talking about them all the time – while going to bed, while waking up - Thinking about toxic people when they're not around – actually you are giving them more power and control of your life
- 2.You can't imagine having a happy life with this person
- 3.The relationship is harming your other important relationships in your life
- 4.You are the only one who is trying to save the relationship – your partner does not have any interest and he or she does not put in any positive and concrete effort
- 5.You feel more and more hurt
- 6.You also feel helpless and hopeless most of the time
- 7.You lose your temper, cool and calm frequently - whether you're dealing with this toxic person as they are master manipulator and can stir up strong emotions in you
- 8.You get blamed too often - in fact every day for small-small insignificant things
- 9.You dread spending time with them
- 10. You plan to stoop to their level and try to give them a taste of their own medicine – STOP – you can't win – in fact they would have more control over you
- 11. You resort to unhealthy coping mechanisms to cope with stress – like substance abuse etc.
- 12. You might be thinking about ending yours and your children's life
- 13. They always need to be right, no matter how large or small the topic.
- 14. They act with you differently – when other people are around – if it has reached a very unhealthy state they would be ill-treating you in front of others also
- 15. They seem to have mood switch in an instant — one moment they are delightful, and in the next they are excessively angry or cold for no apparent reason.
- 16. They try to persuade you that the other important people in your life are untrustworthy, are bad and also that these people are not your well-wishers.
- 17. They lie about small and big things, regularly and without acknowledging it.
- 18. They mislead you and others
- 19. They purposefully withhold information to hide their personality flaws.
- 20. They are never at fault and are always the victim
- 21. You feel like you're walking on eggshells – as they are totally unpredictable and could get upset at the drop of a hat – therefore you have reached a mental and emotional state where you constantly monitor what you say, how you say it, and when you say it to avoid rocking the boat
- 22. You are investing a lot in terms of time, emotions, and money, and getting little in return
- 23. Your partner holds you back to grow
- 24. You lack independence
- 25. Your movements are controlled – you can't go, do and meet anyone without their approval – otherwise all hell breaks loose
- 26. Toxic relationships damages your self-esteem, self-worth, self-confidence, self-pride, self-identity toxic people use manipulation tactics like making you feel guilty constantly
- 27. Gas-lighting - where you will seem to always be wrong or at fault for whatever is happening.
- 28. Your thoughts and feelings are always ignored
- 29. They make you feel as if they are always superior to you in every way and manner - you start doubting and accepting that you are indeed inferior
- 30. You are scared of communicating your needs to your partner in fear of being ridiculed and their becoming angry
- 31. You are insulted-belittled and shouted at even front of others
- 32. You are always laughed at - for doing anything
- 33. The relationship becomes one-sided - because only you seem to be putting efforts - your partner does neither acknowledge your contribution nor shows any understanding, compassion and love.
- 34. You know that they are having extra-marital relationships and that they are cheating
- 35. Communication between you two has broken down completely
- 36. Your partner is only focused on his/her gratification - all the time
- 37. They take you for granted
- 38. You find yourself defending every time they look at you or question you
- 39. You are the only one who is making compromises and sacrifices
- 40. You find you can't spend time together without becoming agitated, upset and depressed
- 41. You feel very uncomfortable and insecure when with your partner
- 42. You feel scared to say or do anything - to avoid inviting their wrath
- 43. You find your partner is emotionally immature - as they go off their handle at slightest or no provocation
- 44. They are never wrong and it is always your mistake
- 45. Your partner never respects your personal space
- 46. You find yourself compromising your happiness-your needs- your self-care, your self-respect and the wellbeing of your own loved-ones - to make it work
- 47. You look at sex as a chore
- 48. You find yourself crying more often than smiling
- 49. You are constantly fighting
- 50. You are tolerating consistent abuse
- 51. Your health is getting worse
- 52. Your work is suffering drastically
- 53. Your social life has become almost non-existent
- 54. You are miserable most of the time
- 55. Your life is full of lots of negativity
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