Why do I keep going back to my toxic relationship?
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Moderated by Smita Joshi, BA Psychology / MA / Advanced EFT Practitioner
Updated: Jun 11, 2022
blissfulRose17
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Dec 2, 2017
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Sometimes we go back into a toxic relationship because we feel or we think but there is no one out there for us and we don't think we are going to get any better if we go on the other side where the grass is greener in some cases we like the relationship even though it is toxic and we know that it is we just can't seem to shake off the good times and look at the bigger picture
Anonymous
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Dec 6, 2017
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I believe that maybe because we feed onto the romantic ideas of love that there needs to be someone magically special to make us feel that way. All of us desire to be treated with care. And at times we forget that love begins within. And we keep looking outside for something we already have. Any relationship can become potentially toxic if we 'depend' upon the other person to fulfill what we inherently desire. And as for it, there comes a time when we must learn to let go and love ourselves for who we are despite our mistakes and give ourselves what we need because no one else can understand us better. Relationships are always there to complement who we are and not 'complete' us.
lovelyGrace17
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Dec 30, 2017
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its very hard to break off emotional ties especially if you've had intimate moments. I more than most have been there. remember your worth. you deserve love that doesn't include constant heartbreak.
resourcefulHoney10
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Jan 10, 2018
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You might be going back to it because it’s the one where get the most attention. Try deleting the toxic person from your life slowly.
loyaltyWithin19
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Jan 13, 2018
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First of all you need to establish how you feeling towards the other person in the relationship. In most cases people go back to toxic relationships because they are in love with that person and therefore they find it difficult to break off from that
Swewi
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Jan 14, 2018
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We all want to feel safe and familiarity often provides the feeling of safety even though being safe and happy isn’t necessarily the same thing
greatfulVision47
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Jan 14, 2018
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Fear to go into uncharted territory and leave the known space is what keeps any person bound in a unhealthy relationship.
JasmineApoyarte
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Jan 18, 2018
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Often, we can become attached to a mistake that we've made simply because we have spent a long time making it. In the long run, leaving these kinds of situations in the past will be less hurtful than staying and continuing to bet treated improperly.
Mushu74
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Jan 31, 2018
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Perhaps talking to a professional will be able to help with your feelings and also find ways of coping. However it is good to have a healthy distance for you to heal
victoriadestiny
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Feb 2, 2018
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Most people go back to those who are bad for them because they're attached and comfortable with them. Even if they treat you bad. You love them so much that'd you'd rather stay, and be hurt, and wait for them to come around and change than leave.
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