How do I leave a toxic relationship?
Anonymous
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Sep 15, 2017
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Just walk away and never look back. There are 627822829299291991 people in this world, you'll find the one who deserves you soon enough!
Anonymous
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Oct 9, 2017
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Stay at a close friend or family members house. Block off all contact, do not tell them your whereabouts. Keep yourself safe and do not go back.
EspritDuKaren68
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May 2, 2018
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The best way to do it is really to just do it. You can always just leave a note saying you can no longer do this and leave peacefully without adding to the drama. How brave you are for considering to make this important step in seeing that you deserve better! Bravo!
AmberGlowFalls
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Dec 14, 2018
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What's keeping you in that relationship? If it Is sense of guilt and worry for the other person, mind that if the relationship is toxic for you, it SURELY is for the other person also, so putting yourself first and leaving is the best thing to do for both, even if it doesn't seem so. As long as you have good intentions, you try to be gentle and to explane your reasons, you have nothing to feel guilty about or that you could have done differently. If what keeps you from leaving the relationship is fear of the other person, then be careful, try to get support, reach out to the resources you can find near the city/town you live in and be brave, you can make it :)
laylac09
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Feb 14, 2019
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It can be very hard to leave a toxic relationship because of the history you have with that person. You first have to realize your self worth. Once you realize how much you are worth, you will never let anyone take advantage of you nor use you. You need the strength to leave. I suggest you just take a leap and break up with them quickly. Tell them all the things that they do that make you sad or feel angry. See if they are open to change, and if not, then leave them. Sometimes people are not aware of their destructive, toxic behaviors.
taz123
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Mar 23, 2019
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First of all by realising that you are in one. Depending on the situation, it is important to understand the source of the toxicity. Once you have done that, it is important to express your feelings to the second person in the relationship. The manner in which anyone does so depends again on the nature of the toxicity in the relationship. For example if the nature of the relationship is toxic dependance, it is important to explain very calmly to the other person your feelings and to listen to theirs. Understanding any relationship, even one that can be categorised as toxic for one person might not be understood in the same manner by another. As emotions and differences are obviously found in every relationship, their nature and their appearance can not be explained without investigation.
huggybuddy
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Jan 31, 2020
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In my humble opinion there are three primary reasons for why an ex will avoid talking to you after a breakup.
In short, they are as follows,
They Don’t Think Being Friendly Is “Worth Itâ€
They Fear They Will Hurt Your Feelings
They Want To Avoid Awkward Conversations
Now, if you don’t know how I roll then you’re in for a treat.
Generally I go above and beyond for my clients and that means I like to go really in-depth on my explanations.
So, not only am I going to explain what I mean by all of the reasons above but I’m also going to dive deeper and tell you what you can do if you find yourself in this precarious position where you can’t get your exes attention.
bellarina74
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Mar 25, 2020
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Leaving any relationship is difficult, let alone a toxic relationship. Putting distance between yourself and your partner is a good start and slowly the level of communication can be reduced. By reducing the level of communication you are distancing yourself from the person and the relationship. Sometimes this is the only way some can break away from a toxic relationship as the toxicity keeps pulling you back and you end up going around in circles. Making the break is the hardest part. What follows is less challenging. The distance this causes is what is needed when breaking from a toxic relationship.
Anonymous
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Jul 2, 2020
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People in toxic relationships need help from friends, family, and professionals to commit to change. There is no AA or NA for this. Changing is a process and not simply a decision. People often return to a toxic relationship, sometimes because it is familiar and therefore comfortable. They know no other persona except their shattered self. This is why fences and walls often surround women’s shelters. They are there to enable residents to feel safe and start to heal. Keep in mind that you may need to seek help multiple times or for an extensive period of time, and that is okay.
People in toxic relationships need rehabilitation, a process that takes time. Find a supportive friend, family member, or professional to help you through the healing process.
LoneWolf1010
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Jul 3, 2020
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Fist part is over. That is labeling the relationship "toxic". That means you have realized what is going in in relationship and how good it is.
It is something like.. "I want to quit eating ice cream". To quit you need a good reason so that the reason can make negative impression when you think of icecream.
Well that is crude. Actual part is.. giving importance to self. Analysing.. how happy, satisfied and comfortable you are with and without that "toxic" relationship?
Once you answer that question you will find your solution of how to quit. It depends much on your thoughts!!
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