Why do I keep going back to my toxic relationship?

Because you have the fear of letting go. You have an innate belief that you won't get anyone better than the one you have/had. You don't trust your positive energies enough that it will attract again someone you will genuinely share a great bond with! We always feel like the next one won't be this good, while entirely overlooking the current flaws in the current scenario. You will always attract more of what you focus on. You need to force yourself to believe that the next person will be just as good, if not better, than what you had/have. Initially. And the, before you know it, someone will come around. Always does.

because it has become more like a need for you. Need can make you do the worst thing, so control that urge and need and think why you left the person in the first place.

Some people go back to toxic relationships because they try to see past the toxic aspects of the relationship and look for the good within it. Some people will also care for the said person too much that they are willing to keep trying in the relationships although theres a small chance itd ever be okay again.

Leaving toxic relationships and staying away is much harder than it seems to be. It is easy to go back with the thought that things may change, although we are lying to ourselves. The real challenge is gaining the strength to stay away and obtain self love. Not impossible, I would suggest turning your attention else where and keep busy. Try to build yourself back up.

I’ve come to notice individuals (including myself) who grew up in an environment where they seeked approval from a parent or guardian who was hard to get approval from seem to stay in these relationships longer. I’m in another toxic one myself. The relationships that are horrible for me I stay in for years and years, while the ones that would be perfect, for some reason I end within 6/mo. Always. I need to change and love myself first. It feels wrong though and I’m sure it will for awhile, but we must love ourselves first to create a reality we no longer want to run from. You deserve anything you want, but some of the things you want will never come if you have negativity in the way of that good positive energy.

A toxic relationship can be quite addictive. The ups are so much better due to the contrast. Plus, love can be quite powerful. It’s hard to leave someone you care about, no matter how much they hurt you.

Toxic relationships are hard to come out of. lots of people mix up the feelings of love and control and that can be hard. what you should remember is for any relationship you should be happy with your self before you can be happy with someone else.

Toxic relationships can be very very difficult to leave, especially if it is with someone who you care very much about. Each case is very different so I cant speak to this situation directly but if you really want out you need to put measures in place to guarantee you dont go back.

Attachment and fear of being alone or not finding someone else. It is a normal state for most people. Focusing on different things like daily activities (work/study/sport/socializing..etc) can help keep the mind away from the emotions

It's easy to get trapped in a cycle of what's comfortable. And sometimes what we long for in a relationship has nothing to do with the person themselves, just some of the things we get from the relationship itself and we find it easier to take some of the bad with the good in order to not be alone.