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Why do I keep going back to my toxic relationship?

Profile: RumpleSteeleSkin
RumpleSteeleSkin on Jul 25, 2018
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Maybe you go back to that toxic relationship cause you know no other way. That is what you are attracted to. You can find out "why" if you talk with someone you trust. Share on how you feel and how things are. Mostly know you deserve better.
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Profile: Anonymous
Anonymous on Jul 28, 2018
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Toxic relationships are so terrible, and so much worse than regular relationships. You feel that they break you down, that they make you feel worthless, insecure, unwanted and even once they are over. You ask yourself, why is it that I've ever let such an individual have so much power and such a negative impact on my person? It's a simple question of having your doubts, mixing the love with the toxic, and the love always stands out more. But by reminding yourself of the toxicity of the relationship and just how badly it's affected you, you learn to identify the real reasons for why you are better off letting go of it and focusing back on yourself and taking care of yourself since you do it much better than they ever could have, more constantly and consistently too. Despite the really deep scar it's left on you, you've got to try and heal from it, and not hurt yourself again in that same wound (which would be extremely painful). You've got to try and find peace with what happened, and that doesn't mean to just forget about it, it means to forgive what happened; that also doesn't mean forgiving the person, but forgiving what happened overall (atleast for yourself). You want to love yourself again, feel worthy, care for yourself more than anyone ever could, to regain confidence, to regain a moral balance, until you feel like you are ready to be loved again by someone else, someone who's going to appreciate you fully and on all levels, someone who you will have identified as 'non-toxic' and who's going to truly cherish your sensitivity and the efforts you've made on your person despite having gone through what feels like hell.
Profile: Anonymous
Anonymous on Aug 11, 2018
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you can’t help loving them, it’s not your fault but you also have to love yourself because if you don’t love yourself you can’t get out of a toxic relationship because your wanting someone to fill the love you don’t have for yourself but there love will never be enough if you don’t love yourself
Profile: braveRose59
braveRose59 on Aug 12, 2018
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It’s comfortable and familiar. One thing to remember is that there is no growth in comfort . Just because you love someone doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice yourself to be with that person !! We have different levels of loves in our lives . Set yourself free so you can grow💫
Profile: Anonymous
Anonymous on Sep 8, 2018
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Believe me I did this to. It’s mood because you’re a kind person and you want to be with the other. If you’re really in love with this person but it’s toxic maybe it’s time for you to leave or talking over with the other. How much trouble will go through and you will thank me later when you get out of that relationship don’t keep going back if it’s it’s toxic no matter what go back you need to stop immediately and go get real help or just follow my advice and leave the other
Profile: Serenittyy166
Serenittyy166 on Nov 22, 2018
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I find that when I love someone I give chances time and time again because we fall in love with the idea of what could be and not what is. That’s a hard thing to accept for anyone. We all want this ideal image that we create for what could be that we accept the things we know we don’t deserve in front of us to try and get to that place without realizing that might never happen. Sometimes we accept what we think we deserve and put up with it instead of continuing to search for more, really .
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Because you are a caring, considerate person, who likes to see the best in everything. You don't like to give up, especially on something you love so dearly. That's okay, because that shows resilience and loyalty, You don't run away when times get tough. The problem is that you're not showing this care and consideration to yourself, and if it's toxic, the other person isn't showing it to you, and possibly towards themselves too. They take your good nature for granted. They feel that you will always be there for them no matter what...until one day, you aren't. It isn't because you don't want to be, because once you love someone, that's it, you can't undo it. Its because you've reached your limit, you've given all that you could and now you're empty, and have little to give. Your tolerance levels waver, and soon it all becomes your fault because you allowed it before, and now you're not allowing it.
Profile: KindHeart1010
KindHeart1010 on Dec 1, 2019
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You may be scared nobody else is out there, but trust me, there is someone better out there for you. i know how this feels as i kept going back to my ex after all the abuse and it was the worst thing i ever did, i felt extremely depressed all the time to the point i thought i had depression again and thought i needed to go back on medication when i didn't, it was just him messing with my feelings. leave before it gets worse because it will get worse each time you go back, i know you may love them but it's honestly not worth the pain and hassle. if you ever need to talk, i'm here for you.
Profile: Anonymous
Anonymous on Jan 9, 2020
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You have either gotten attached or you have become dependent on this relationship. That is the hard truth. You can overcome going back to it by trying to distance yourself and distracting yourself by hanging out with people or doing your hobbies so you take up the free time that was used in the toxic relationship. This has happened to me before and I learned that people go back to the people who put up a false sense of love because they do not care enough for themselves. Be careful with this relationship, that is what i have to say. Attachment can become a huge problem in toxic relationships because you can keep getting hurt over and over again.
Profile: Feelingsmatter
Feelingsmatter on Feb 21, 2020
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Love is like a drug. So think of yourself as a drug addict, have someone comfort you though the withdraw process, once you get though it, keep constantly reminding yourself of why you don't want to go back. Have someone help you in times of possible relapse. You're going to feel like you're about to die and your heart will race and you'll want to know exactly what that person is doing at all times. Let the feeling sink in, try and accept it as part of the withdraw process. You'll be fine, and 7 cups is a great tool in case you have nobody to turn to for help. Also, try and think about yourself before you were with that person, keep your mind busy with activities, being with friends, etc. Eventually it'll get easier and one day you just won´t even think about it.
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