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
IReallyUnderstandYou
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Oct 14, 2018
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Because of the habits and perhaps even the dependency nature of the relationship. The habits that we have Everyday, will create outcomes which makes us go back to the same relationships, and many times in the same manner too. To change it, we need to change ourselves..
Change the way we see things, do something different, talk to new people, get involved in various different tasks.
That is how I stopped myself from going back to my toxic relationship.
Our human mind seems to crave suffering or stimulus, and sometimes not in a good way.. so we have to change our thoughts by changing our actions
Anonymous
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Oct 26, 2018
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Loneliness is a powerful motivator. Many people stay in unhealthy relationships simple to be in any relationship. Many people go back to toxic relationships because they're afraid that there's nothing better out there.
Sometimes abusers convince their partners that no one else will care for them, that they aren't worthy of love, and that the abuser is doing them a favor by staying in a relationship with them. This manipulation creates a false dependence.
There IS something better out there, and you ARE worthy of that healthy relationship. Remember to have compassion for yourself and make safe, healthy, long term choices.
Franapy
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Nov 4, 2018
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Toxic relationships aren't as uncommon ads you might think. It doesn't have to be just physical or verbal abuse, it could be considered toxic if the person is simply not treating you correctly. Relationships are hard, and the most important skill someone can posses in a relationship is the ability to know when to walk away. It is common for you to continue going back to that person; they were a big part of your life and you placed lots of love and care into that person. The important thing to understand when it comes to toxic relationships is that it doesn't define you and if your significant other is not treating you correctly, that is not a reflection of you. Perhaps they are not ready to be in a relationship or they are not the right person for you. Love is a very tricky thing and it is normal to continue looking for love and wanting to keep things in the state that they are.
joyfulWords14
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Nov 7, 2018
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you may keep going back to tat toxic relationship for many reasons. one reason can be because they threaten to do bad things when you're gone. maybe they also have good days and it doesn't seem toxic. Maybe you blame yourself, maybe you think you ask for to much, or that you love this person, but if there is one thing I have learned is that love should be easy, love should be simple. you should be able to be yourself, you shouldn't have to pretend you are someone youre really not. love shouldn't be toxic, but love can be really blind to the toxic relationship
RadiantEncourager12
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Dec 16, 2018
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I go back because the feeling of a toxic lifestyle becomes normal. The abusive relationship is what I was comfortable in. It's a mind game, and you feel like you need it. When you leave it, life feels empty. You stress a whole bunch during the relationship and crave it. It a roller coaster of emotions. You want to fix the person, all while hating them, then love them. All the love songs you hear about crazy love, it's true. Just remember don't settle. You have worth more precious than rubies, and a life to live that deserves nothing but unconditional love.
Anonymous
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Jan 20, 2019
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I've been here and you always go back to what you know and what u feel u deserve no matter how toxic you always find something good in the relationship to focus on you never remember the toxic times only the good they did no matter how little good they did for you You always settle for what you think you are worth they always say the right things to get under the skin to make you want to stay in the relationship they always promise they are going to change and very rarely they ever do
gigantCloud92
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Mar 28, 2019
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We go back to the love we think we deserve. We cast aside all out good qualities and eel that the toxic person is the only one there for us. The truth is, that once we make ourselves believe that we deserve better, there is nothing in the world that can change it. I have been through the same thing recently, but finally got out of a 2.5 year toxic relationship. If you dont respect yourself, if you dont love yourself, that person and that relationship keeps attracting you. It is like an octopus. You need to build your strength by loving yourself.
Anonymous
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Apr 3, 2019
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I’ve been through the same situation. I kept coming back to a relationship that has been super toxic and I couldn’t understand why as well. As soon as I officially ended it, I’ve realized that I wanted to feel loved and I was scared of being alone. Maybe it’s the same with you? Maybe you are afraid of being alone and that you might not be able to find someone else who will love you. That’s probably why you kept choosing to come back even though you know it’s no good. It isn’t your fault for feeling that way though.
Anonymous
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Apr 6, 2019
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You may feel attached to the person you were previously in a relationship with. I can not relate, but I get why you may keep going back to your toxic relationship. You may feel that it was your fault that the difficulties happened, and you may also feel a certain emotion. I have never been in your shoes, but I feel that I would try to calm myself, and get to the core reasoning of why I keep going back to my toxic relationship. I would see if I have a form of PTSD, or somewhat of an obsession to that toxic past.
kindheartedSummer55
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Apr 19, 2019
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The feeling of loneliness and insecure after losing a relationship let you stay in it for a long time, meanwhile if you climbed out of that relationship it would make you feel proud of yourself in time. It's a hard decision to do, but once it happens you will clearly look at yourself and see how much years you have wasted in that toxic relationship meanwhile you could have reached your dreams and became the person who you always wanted to be. In general you need to face your fears and stand on your feet and move on forward in your life, you will find the best for you in that long journey.
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