Connecting with someone emotionally and romantically is the most amazing feeling. But, on the flip side, few things can damage yourself like a toxic or abusive relationship. Here’s a quick check on how healthy your relationship is and how to know if you are in a toxic relationship.
Toxic Vs. Abusive relationship
A toxic relationship is the one when your partner’s damaging behavior is just how that person really is, while an abusive relationship means that the partner makes conscious efforts to behave in a damaging way. But certainly, there can be overlaps here.
Abuse (be it physical or emotional) should never be suffered in silence.It can be subtle too and may not be known till the person becomes helpless and hopeless.
Are YOU In A Toxic Relationship: Red Flags
– Your partner is jealous or angry if you talk to people of opposite gender
– Your partner frequently accuses you of being unfaithful
– Your partner not trusts you with money
– Always find some ways to humiliate or embarrass you
– Make you question your feeling and instincts (Gaslighting)
– When every conversation turns into a fight.
– When your partner is having a tough time, and you berate them for it.
– Your relationship has a “me vs. you” dynamic.
Agree To Disagree
No relations can have a 100% perfect time. You need to respect each other’s opinions and ideas. But you’re not always going to see eye to eye, and that’s OK. Thinking how healthy is your relationship? Take this quiz to find out.
Effects of Toxic relationship
– Negative impact on your mental health
– Leave you feel drained and unhappy
– Stress and headaches
– Poor performance at work
– Physically and emotionally harmful
Remember: Unhealthy relationship = Unhealthy you
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Tips To Keep Your Relationship Healthy
Communicate openly: A healthy talk between couples can help in clearing out the differences along with allowing them to spend some US time.
Do not hold grudges: This can lead to bottling up of emotions which in turn can harm your relationship in the long run. Learn to let go!
Trust each other and give your partner the space and time to spend quality time with their close friends and family. Remember “ME” time is equally important as much as “WE” time!
Give each other some space: Couple’s time is great, but you and your partner must have your own friends and interests outside of the relationship.
Take care of your sexual health: Never pressure your partner to do something they are not ok with, or let your partner pressure you.Always practice safe sex to protect each other against sexually transmitted infections and unintended pregnancy.
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Take a vow to nurture your relationship with love, positivity and mutual harmony. Always keep in mind staying in a toxic relationship is more painful than leaving one.
(The article is reviewed by Dr. Swati Mishra, Medical Editor)
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