Toxic Relationships

What is a Toxic Relationship?

The foundation of a healthy relationship is mutual admiration and respect, but in a toxic relationship, this severely deteriorates over a course of time. Staying in such relationships for any duration could be unhealthy and quite unproductive. A toxic relationship is not productive for any of the partners.

Signs that show you are in a Toxic Relationship….

• You find yourself mentally, emotionally and also possibly physically drained.
• “Trust” is the major foundation of any healthy relationship. When trust is lost, you must be alarmed that the relationship is not going anywhere.
• Unhealthy and inappropriate Anger is one of the symptoms of a toxic relationship.
• Don’t be a judge for your partner, it could often go in directions you wouldn’t want it to be.
• Communication is the key to a successful relationship, but in a toxic relationship, the partners stop talking to each other.
• Disrespecting each other whenever you get a chance.
• Avoiding each other,  Not supporting each other, and dramatic upheavals

Coming out of a Toxic Relationship –

• Always remind yourself that the person you are with today might not be the right one for you, i.e., He/she might not suit your lifestyle, but he/she might turn out great for someone else and the same applies to you.
• Maybe both the people in relationship settle for a deal that involves minimum contact with each other. Introduce some space. Time always helps to decide, and when you have time completely to yourself it is much better.
• Never underestimate yourself and know who you are. You need to understand what you have to offer in a personal and professional relationship.
• If you are in a toxic marital relationship, share what you are going through with a family member or close friend.
• When you have decided to come out of the toxic marriage or relationship, take all safety measured required so that the other party cannot influence or harm you in any way. The best way to do this is by taking someone in your confidence and maintaining a safe distance. You can also inform local authorities if things seem going out of your hand.

Time to ask for help 

It is always good to work on a relationship that is negative if both of you are committed to making it better.  This is the time when either of you could seek professional help. You might also reach out to a counsellor individually or as a couple to sort out things. As a counsellor would have dealt with such problems before he/she might know the discreet entities that could/would be damaging the relationship beyond expectation. It is always recommended to visit a counselor as that could really help you revive the relationship if there is any scope or part ways if need be.

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