How do I know if I'm in a toxic relationship?

A few signs that you may be in a toxic relationship are; lack of communication between you two, lack of an emotional connection, negative criticism from one another, resentment, feelings of jealousy or insecurity, controlling behaviour, physical/emotional/verbal abuse, any sort of threatening behaviour such as saying "I'll leave you if you don't do such and such". People trying to change you or control you is also a sign that you may be in a toxic relationship. Sometimes these signs can be hard to spot at first, especially if you don't know what you're looking for, try and keep an eye out for some of these red flags.

if you're asking this question, then you probably have come to a crossroads in your relationship of whats right and wrong. you should be proud of yourself as not many people really recognize or admit that they have recognized toxic behaviour. people stay within the denial stage for a long time, so its great to come to that realization. you would probably get the sense that you're in a toxic relationship if you feel smothered/controlled by that person, your partner has to have a say in who you talk to and what you do without good reason, they might even isolate you from your family. sometimes they talk to you in certain ways that aren't what is known to be outright abusive, but it still really hurts you and they might not react appropriately if you tell them it hurts you. theres so many things that could be a sign of a toxic relationship, its a massive list. i would suggest talking over any anxieties or strange things you feel are going on in your relationship with someone you trust to have your best interest at heart for a second opinion. this can really just give you anything you're feeling slightly off validity, which can then help you go further in dealing with such a relationship.

You know that you are in a toxic relationship when you spend the greater part of your time together fighting and tearing down each other and feel more relaxed and more happier when you are not together. However its not just the fighting that makes it toxic, because generally fights are common in relationships, its the fact that there would be remorselessness from your partner when its clear that they are wrong. Each time you make a conversation you always feel like you are walking on eggshells, as small things can easily blow out of proportion and so you are always afraid to start a conversation.

Labeling a relationship as "toxic" isn't always helpful, and can be a huge source of confusion for some people. What is easier is taking a look at the behaviors that you think are toxic in the relationship from both sides, and seeing if there are any patterns. Sometimes it's helpful to take a quiet moment and brainstorm examples of these behaviors. Some people even write them down. Here are five examples of behavior that could be toxic: - your partner belittles or makes fun of your feelings and emotions. "You're too emotional!" and "I can't believe you're upset about that. That's stupid." - Your partner has a "short-fuse" or anger issues. They may shout, threaten themselves/you/others, raise their voice, or break things in your presence. - Your partner is critical of your appearance, or is commenting on your appearance in a negative way. They may seem like they're trying to tear you down. "Your red hair looks pretty bad. Why don't you dye it back?" and "Woah, maybe you shouldn't be eating so much. You've gained a lot of weight." - Boundaries are not respected, and sometimes are even tested. Your comfort level doesn't seem to be priority, in fact, it seems more annoying to your partner. "C'mon, can't we do this at least once? I don't see why not." and "You have to do this for me." - Your partner often second guesses your thoughts and opinions. You're seldom 'believed.' Maybe they also don't seem to want to tap into your knowledge or experience on anything.

In my personal experience the toxic relationship I was in started off like any other relationship. You have the honeymoon period where you like everything about the other person, even their faults. However, as time goes by these faults start to invade your life in ways you did not expect and by the time you realize that they’ve altered your life you are stuck. You look in the mirror and you don’t recognize yourself anymore and the life that you are leading isn’t the one you envisioned. It is a culmination of your significant others’ manipulations that’s shaped your world.

Oh, great, I get to talk about this! I just got out of one. Honestly, in very simple words: You are NEVER happy. That's it. These people drain you from your energy, your happiness, your self-esteem, your dreams. You can see that it's going nowhere, and you just can't see the exit, but believe me, it's there. And it's easier than you think. In a toxic relationship you keep thinking that you keep making mistakes over and over again, why? Because the other person involved makes you think that no matter what happens it's your fault. YOU didn't behave correctly, YOU chose the wrong words to talk about anything etc. Personally, I spent half of last year being physically ill, because of all the negative feelings that had started affecting my body. Guilt, sadness, disappointment... Just as when the other person started moving away from me, I got a lot of support from another friend, with whom I feel free to be myself. I saw the difference. What I had before that, was toxic, and I had lost my health for it. When you lose your health in order to please people who are never pleased, you almost "kill" yourself for no good reason. Run away from there and find the happiness that's waiting for you elsewhere. You recognise toxic relationships by the negativeness they put in your life.

If you feel like you are lessened by the relationship or if you feel as if the relationship is hurting you. If you have to be less of a person you are without the other person than it is a toxic relationship. Toxic relationships are anything that harms you in anyway. This includes your mental state. If your mental state is harmed in any form, whether it is because they are rude to you and degrade your mentality or any other way. To understand if you are in a toxic relationship you must take a step back and evaluated who you are without this person and with this person and figure out for yourself if it's better or worst for you.

Im every relationship there are pros and there are cons, you should definitely weigh those up, they can put you on the right track. If you are feeling doubt about it then you are best talking to someone close to you, or someone you know who is in a strong relationship and can tell you if what you are experiencing is a sure sign of a toxic relationship. You should ask yourself theses questions. 1. Are they hurting me mentally or physically? 2. Do I see them perfectly in my future? 3. Am I becoming depressed or full of anxiety because of them? 4.Are they effecting my social life or my family life in a negative way? 5. Are they making me feel bad for being who I am? These questions should also help you find your answers

Hi there, if you are asking this question you re probably in one. Toxic person is someone who isn’t happy with himself. He tries to find happiness through attention and manipulating his /her partner. Signs of a toxic person- Controlling behaviour- they tend to control everything that you do. Because they like to feel superior in every way possible Craving for attention- Gaining attention from the crowd makes them feel loved. They lack self love so they want others to love and admire them! Manipulative conversation- a toxic person always manipulates a situation or truth. Their ultimate goal is to gain sympathy. They confuse you in a way that you start blaming yourself for their mistakes Emotional blackmail - they tend to find your weakness and blackmail you with you most of the times. It would be something like.. I ll kill myself if you leave me , etc. they want to gain the control over everything including you Extreme anger issues - acts of slamming doors, throwing things etc sometimes it might lead to more . The more you stay the more tormented and addicted you feel Yes being with a toxic person is some kind of addiction as smoking cigarettes you know it’s bad for you but you can’t really find a way to leave it. If you re in a relationship with one I urge you to leave and move on. You re letting someone suck the soul out of you and in return you re giving them unconditional love.. not a fair trade I suppose.

A toxic relationship can be hard to identify, and can also be extremely damaging on your mental health in terms of self esteem, trust and anxiety. Generally, these kind of relationships manifest themselves in the form of a partner who puts their own needs above your own. They may often lie about their actions or whereabouts, or go out of their way to put you down and hurt you. The severity of feeling you may be in a toxic relationship should not be undermined, and don't let anyone tell you that you are making it up. If you feel afraid, threatened or undervalued, talk to someone you love and trust about how you are feeling. You are the expert on you, and you deserve a healthy, reciprocal relationship.