Signs You Are In A Toxic Relationship

The term toxic relationship is not to scare you. Relationships that start off very well and normally can also turn toxic in the due course of time. When a relationship becomes toxic, you have to get rid of the toxins from your life. Most often, end up in a toxic relationship with a partner who is bad for you.

When you say that your partner is bad for you, it basically means that he or she is leading down the wrong path. This can be illustrated with a very simple example. If your partner is a smoker and encourages you to smoke, then you are probably heading towards a toxic relationship. But if your partner is smoker and tells you to keep away when he/ she is smoking, then your partner may be addicted but he/she is responsible.

A toxic relationship is obviously unhealthy and you need to get out of them. Here are some signs that you are in a toxic relationship and you need to dump your partner immediately.

Mental Abuse

Mental Abuse

If your partner uses your weak points to hurt you in fights or picks on your family then he/ she is basically hitting below the belt. It may be excused a few times, but if it becomes a habit, then you are putting up with emotional abuse.

Physical Abuse

Physical Abuse

Some partners also put up with physical abuse in relationships. If your partner gets drunk or doped and manhandles you, then that comes to physical abuse. Put your foot down at the very first time when you face an abuse like this. Never give a second chance.

Addiction

Addiction

If your partner is an addict then he or she may be a dangerous person to be around. Addicts can steal your money and even threaten your life when they are out of their mind!

Effects On Work Life

Effects On Work Life

If you feel that your relationship is taking a toll on your professional career then it is seriously not worth the effort. Don't stay with partner who is bad for your career.

Too Many Grudges

Too Many Grudges

Every time you think about your partner, do you only recall grudges? Then it means that your relationship has become bitter and thus toxic. So you can either talk it out with your partner and begin afresh or let go the toxic relationship.

The Losers Gang

The Losers Gang

Is your partner a loser who under-performs academically or professionally? Does your partner also try to pressurize you to not chase success? Then your partner wants to keep you as a member of loser gang. Dump such a partner immediately.

Story first published: Thursday, August 1, 2013, 18:32 [IST]
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