How do I leave a toxic relationship?

Leaving a toxic relationship is always a difficult thing. Make sure you know to do it a safe time for you, have people that you trust standing buy who will make the journey easier for you. Always trust your gut, and listen to others. It is very easy to be blinded by love, that's why it's important to take others views into account. Be sure to seek help if you need it. Just know that if they make you second guess yourself, your safety or your happiness, they are not the right person, and this is not love. All in all, be safe.

First of all, it is important to recognise that if you are in a relationship with a toxic individual, it is not your fault. The conflicted emotions you feel about them, even though you know they are toxic and not the right person for you, are wholly understandable. You cannot blame yourself for how you feel - whether this is sad, angry, attached - this is not your fault. It is important in this situation to put yourself first, no matter what. Your feelings are valid, and important. Do whatever you need to do, whether that means severing ties completely with little communication, or having a sit-down extensive chat and calmly communicating what you need to do. This decision will depend upon your personal relationship and circumstances. Remember that you are not to blame and that you have a circle of people who will support you through this difficult time

Leaving a toxic relationship is difficult and arduous. I'm super proud of you for wanting to and recognising that you deserve better! You're a star and I'm glad that you've decided to leave your toxic relationship. I think an important first step to take is to reach out to your loved ones and/or your support system. This journey is not one you should take alone. Lean on them and let them help you. After that, I encourage you to make a plan. Leaving a toxic relationship can be dangerous, and it's important to have a solid plan in place just in case. If you look up 'domestic violence safety plan' online, there are a few sites that can help you make your own or give you ideas to make your own. Finally, make sure to take care of yourself and treat yourself like the absolute star you are.

Though families and relationships can feel impossibly tough at times, they were never meant to ruin. All relationships have their flaws and none of them come packaged with the permanent glow of sunlight and goodness and beautiful things. In any normal relationship there will be fights from time to time. Things will be said and done and forgiven, and occasionally rehashed at strategic moments. For the most part though, they will feel nurturing and life-giving to be in. At the very least, they won’t hurt.Toxic people thrive on control. Not the loving, healthy control that tries to keep everyone safe and happy – buckle your seatbelt, be kind, wear sunscreen – but the type that keeps people small and diminished.

From experience? You just leave. Block it; block all contact. The problem with a lot of toxic relationships is that you are unable to sever the attachment you have to the person and the relationship, and you need to in order to move on. Sometimes you don't get the closure you think you need, and that's ok. Space and time give you clarity. Staying in a toxic relationship is unhealthy, and from what I've learnt you cannot simply stay with a person because you love them - that applies to romantic and non romantic relationships. Love is not always enough to make something work and that's ok.

It may be very hard, especially if you have been with that person for so long and you don't know anything else. But thinking about the outcome works best for myself. It might be a super hard time to go through, but going through the hard times is what gets you to the good/happy times. There would be no good times without the bad. Nobody deserves to be in a toxic relationship and sometimes when in one you could think you deserve it but thats far from true. If you start thinking for yourself and what you need in the future, the toxic relationship is not it

Leaving a toxic situation can be very difficult. You have already taken a great first step by recognizing that the situation you're in might be toxic for you. There is no one-size-fits-all solution, but there are many options for paths to take to leave the situation. I was greatly helped by regular therapy during my exit from a toxic relationship, and talking to my friends and family often. I felt ashamed for even being in the toxic situation in the first place, and it was hard to struggle with feelings of shame on top of the extreme hurt I was already going through with the breakup. I turned the corner and started feeling like I could finally heal when I stopped blaming myself for the condition of the relationship, and stopped considering myself responsible for my partner's pain. My therapist at the time told me "you are never responsible for someone else's feelings." She wasn't telling me to be inconsiderate, but rather that it's never my job to watch over someone else's total well-being or mental health. This is just my experience, for you it may be completely different. In this time it's very normal to feel a lot of pain, and possibly guilt and shame, but you can and will get through this, and come out on the other side. You are strong, and you will know what to do when the time comes.

In my opinion, the first thing that is to be done here is to talk to your partner about their toxic behaviour. If you have already done that, then it would be best to just let them know that you are leaving them. Be as open and honest as you can. It can be difficult but it is all worth it.

It is important to express your feelings to the person you are in a toxic relationship with, whether it's a friend, co-worker, family member, or significant other. This conversation often becomes heated and overtaken by emotion. If the other person has a short temper or is very emotional, it may be best to write out your feelings.Often after leaving someone, you begin to miss the person. That is normal. It's easy for our brain to remember the good times and forget the bad parts of a relationship. It can be tempting to want the person to be back in your life, but remember that you came to this decision after a long, thoughtful process. Stick to your decision and remember that it was made to better you and your life.

Often times, people experience a hard time leaving a toxic relationship because that is the comfortable space for them or because they don't have the methods to do so. Keep in mind that in that situation, the only way to grow is to step out of your comfort zone. Remember that you can create another comfortable situation outside of this toxic relationship. Also, don't be hesitant to ask for help from people around you whether that is emotional support or even temporary financial support. Being around supportive friends or family members will help you feel that you are not alone.