Signs of a Toxic Relationship: Knowing When to Break Up and Move On.

ARE YOU IN A TOXIC RELATIONSHIP? WHEN TO BREAK UP!

 Do you have a toxic relationship?

Consider asking yourself the following question if you're unsure of how to recognize if you're in a toxic relationship or when it's time to end things with someone you love:

Do you experience more anxiety and sadness in your relationship than you do happiness and relaxation?

If your response was "yes," there is a big issue. Your happiness should be increased by your connection, not decreased. 

Here are some signs that you may be in a toxic relationship.

Constant Criticism: Your significant other continuously criticizes you, downplays your achievements, or attacks your self-worth.

 
Lack of Trust: You either have trouble trusting your relationship, or they regularly accuse you of being unreliable without providing any solid evidence.

 
Control Problems: Your significant other demonstrates domineering actions, such keeping tabs on your whereabouts, deciding with whom you can spend time with, or making choices for you without consulting you.

 
Manipulation: To control your behavior or emotions, your partner may employ manipulation techniques such as gaslighting, guilt-tripping, or threatening behavior.

You frequently experience sadness and depression: Your mental health suffers as a result of the toxicity in your relationship. You can experience feelings of worthlessness, hopelessness, or emotional exhaustion.

You experience anxiety frequently: You're on edge all the time, concerned about your partner's feelings or responses. Physical signs of this ongoing anxiety include headaches, stomach problems, and trouble falling asleep.

Feeling Drained: There are little to no good or fulfilling times in your relationship, and you are often worried, depressed, or exhausted.

Feeling Stuck: Because of your partner's domineering or manipulative actions, you feel stuck in the relationship and unable to advance or follow your interests and ambitions.

You don't feel comfortable talking to your partner about how you really feel: so you either repress your sentiments or behave cautiously. It's a lack of emotional safety that keeps you from having sincere, candid talks.

Here's a clever method to figure out whether your relationship is unhealthy:

A blank calendar template can be printed. Color-code how the connection made you feel each day at the end of the day. Choose the hue that best expresses your main mood.

If you were upset, irate, or nervous, you should color the calendar box red. If you felt neutral, use yellow. And if you feel wonderful, make the calendar box green.

If you follow through on this regularly, you will eventually be able to identify emerging patterns and trends. You should terminate your unhealthy relationship and get your calendar cleared of any yellow and red boxes.