Frequently Asked Questions About Toxic Relationship

Do you know anyone in a Toxic Relationship or are you in a toxic relationship yourself? Here are frequently asked questions about toxic relationships. This is a free pass therapy session for you. You can thank me later after you’ve left. 

1. How Do You Define a Toxic Relationship?

A toxic relationship exists when one or both partners act maliciously whether intentionally or unintentionally. You really do not have to make an excuse for their mistakes. Toxicity comes in different forms; gaslighting, bullying, jealousy, abuse, manipulation, and name-calling which can lead you to depression and mess with your self-esteem. Toxic relationships can be seen anywhere, it could be a family member, lover, colleague or classmate. Some people don’t realise how toxic their relationship is until they leave. 

2. How Do You Know When Someone is Toxic?

There are a lot of signs and red flags.

• Apathy
• Controlling
• Bullying
• Lying
• Any form of abuse (verbal or physical)
• Unwilling to see mistakes and apologize
• Inability to deal with conflict
• Jealousy
• Not caring about your concerns

3. Can a Toxic Relationship Become Normal And Peaceful if The Issues Were Identified And Addressed?

Normally when toxicity enters a relationship, the change is so big that it’s usually hard for the relationship to remain the same. Go to the therapist and know if the partner is fixable, have he/she booked to see the therapist and get feedback from them.

At the end, It all boils down to the person and how far they could go to make the relationship work. 

4. What’s The Difference Between A Partner That Doesn’t Do His/Her Role And A Toxic Partner?

The difference is that some partners are not just the right fit for us so they end up not acting like a boyfriend or girlfriend because they are not interested. Maybe you thought you were a good match till you started dating and then you realised you both have nothing in common. Fights might ensue because of differences and core values but it’s still different from a toxic relationship.

There is a massive difference between not liking the same TV show and hitting your partner for the tiniest reasons. Toxic partners are harmful and they have malicious thoughts and actions that could hurt the other person. It never really ends well

My little advice to you, yes you. I know you’ve been saying you are going to give them a second chance and they will change eventually, well they won’t. If they are going to, they need a therapist and you are not one, let them seek help or else you’ll be the one seeking.