We all have a friend or a family member who is in a toxic relationship and yet decides to stay. The fear of starting life all over again with someone new motivates them to pursue the relationship till it gets worse. No one wants to start a real conversation about how horrible their partners are making them feel. How their partners are diminishing them emotionally. Often good people are treated badly in a relationship. They behave like it isn’t happening. They ignore it with a ray of hope that it is just a phase and it will get over soon. Putting up with a toxic partner is not the answer. This space is about helping people to figure out the signs of a toxic relationship.

Listen to your instinct   

We all are blessed with the beautiful power of intuition. If you are feeling anxious, angry or lonely out of nowhere. Don’t ignore it. Chances are it is happening for a reason. Try talking to your partner about it. But in return if you are met with , ‘’Don’t be a baby’’, ‘’you are overthinking’’, or nothing at all…It’s a red flag.

Keeps track on your phone calls and messages

If your partner is limiting your communication with your loving friends and family, it is a common trait of a toxic relationship. It slowly starts with tracing your calls and secretly checking your messages. When it gets extreme you will be forced to cut off communication from your supportive circle. It happens mostly because the other person wants to be in full control of your life. Now, every relationship has healthy boundaries.But if restrictions are forced on you, move out immediately before it gets messy.

You feel manipulated or controlled

A toxic person always wants to be at the controlling end. They instinctively feel a compulsion to twist the power balance to weigh in their favour. It is their trait to weaponise the relationship to make you do things according to their wish.

You are always under a scanner. 

All critical people are not toxic. But all toxic people are critical. You should figure out the difference. If you are always walking on eggshells around this person. It is definitely a red flag. Exploding in anger, shouting at you just to make you feel small is a sign of chronically anger. They are frustrated all the time and are emotionally unwell. Such a person can not be a supportive partner or a parent. They will mock and criticize you to your lowest point. 

If you are with a toxic partner, this one article won’t convince you to come out of the relationship. There are only two things on this planet earth that you can control. Your thoughts and your actions. These two are your best friends. Arm them with logic and strength and take a step forward to a happier life.  A better tomorrow is always waiting. You have to take a leap of faith and it will be all yours. 

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