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How do I leave a toxic relationship?

Profile: Anonymous
Anonymous on Nov 3, 2019
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I talk clearly to my partner about the issues in our relationship and why I want to quit the relationship and then proceed to detach from the person, trying to keep the process as calm as possible. I know it will hurt and I know it won’t be easy but If i respect myself first and the other person, I must leave this toxic relationship that I know that it’s just hurting me. The important thing is to never come back: if I take the decision knowing that this relationships is toxic then I must respect myself and my decision and not come back anymore.
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Profile: Anonymous
Anonymous on Nov 10, 2019
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There are many steps to getting out of a toxic relationship Step one: Step out of denial. - step out of the river of Denial. A few questions will get you there. Ask yourself these, for starters: Do I feel energized or drained after I spent an hour with X? Do I WANT to spend time with X or do I feel like I have to? Do I feel sorry for X? Step two: Keep a log of emotions. - One of my depression busters is to keep a record of things that make me feel bad. Consistently bad. I am not a fast learner. School was hard for me. So I have to perform the same mistake, oh, about 35 times before my brain gets the message that perhaps I am doing something wrong. The journalist in me then takes the case and begins gathering the facts. So if, after 35 tries, I suspect that having coffee with X makes me feel worse, not better, I will log my feelings immediately following our meeting. If I get two or more of “I feel like crap, like I am a weak and pathetic person,” then I know that I’m enmeshed in a toxic relationship that I should consider tossing out. Step three: Identify the perks - all relationships, even toxic ones, have hidden benefits. Or why would you stay in them? So identify the perks. Determine what, specifically, you are getting from this relationship Step four: Fill the hole - Now that you’ve identified what you were hoping to stuff with this relationship, it’s time to find alternative sources of peace and wholeness. Step five: Surround yourself with POSITIVE friends. -Lots of support and friends isn’t going to cut it. You need the right kind of friends–i.e. those working on their boundaries as hard as you are, who aren’t enmeshed in their fair share of toxic relationships and therefore become somewhat toxic themselves. The stuff is contagious. I suspect the risk for getting sucked into or stuck in a toxic relationships for people who have friends in toxic relationships is higher than 100 percent. So be smart with whom you choose to hang out. Those are five out of many ways to end a toxic relationship
Profile: LightSaver13
LightSaver13 on Dec 6, 2019
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In order to leave a toxic relationship, be true to yourself, be true to that person, express your true feelings. If you feel unpleasant say it. Don't hide anything about your feelings to that person, If you were happy tell that person, If you were not happy anymore tell that person why. In life, we should tell people the truth of what we feel if we are happy or even if we are suffocated, than telling lies to make someone feel better, in that way you won't leave an empty shell, but a shell who finally understood why life together is empty.
Profile: victoriousForest3564
victoriousForest3564 on Jan 4, 2020
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Leaving a toxic relationship is one of the hardest things to do. When it's hard moving on remember was it more painful holding on? When someone constantly puts you down, leaves you feeling like you can't do anything right, or makes you feel worthless or bad about yourself in general. Just know you did nothing wrong. That's not love, its's emotional abuse. Moving on isn't about trying to forget them it's about thinking I still love you, but your not worth the pain. Sometimes you have to forget what you feel, and know what you deserve. I hope this helped! If you need more help, feel free to contact me on here!
Profile: calmStrawberry15
calmStrawberry15 on Jan 15, 2020
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For me, I left my toxic relationships gradually. Some of them, we fell out of touch, but for some of the others, I really had to talk to them and tell them that I couldn't continue with the relationship. Things like that don't always work, though. I suggest gathering a group of friends who genuinely love and care about your mental/emotional and physical well-being to help you out of the situation. Some insight from others may also help you through the situation much smoother than by yourself. Also, if you have a strong family life, don't be afraid of talking to your family about your concerns with the toxic relationship. Ask them for help with ways to get away and see what they have to offer.
Profile: GoldenFury13
GoldenFury13 on Jan 22, 2020
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There are many ways that a relationship can be toxic, so you can either choose to leave a toxic relationship or you can somehow find a way to detoxify the relationship. As hard as it may seem it isn't impossible. If you are being mentally abused by your partner and they are to proud to admit that they are the problem a good way to get away from that is to tell them that you don't deserve them and that they deserve better than you so for their sake you are ending it. On the inside though you should know that this isn't true and you can easily get someone ten times better than them because you are Amazing! :)
Profile: Anonymous
Anonymous on May 29, 2020
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First of all, you are doing great as you realised that you are in a toxic relationship. Getting out of any relationship is hard. But you can't continue to being in a toxic relationship and you have to call it quits. You could start by talking to your partner about how you are feeling and want to call it quits. Have the other person know how you are feeling and make it clear you don't want to work it out and call it quits. If it doesn't go well approach a friend who knows about it and sought there help in getting out of the relationship. It is important that you get out of it as the longer you stay the worse it gets. Hope it helps you.
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CaringPeach on Jul 15, 2020
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Leaving a toxic relationship is one of the most difficult thing we can face in our personal life, its something many people live with and stay in, which almost always has a negative effect on our health. In order to take action to change, first we need to understand where the problem is. Then what action has to be taken, and ultimately heal, learn and grow, so we can be better person, happier and healthier and contribute the the world in a positive way. Don't be afraid of thinking and embracing the emotions and feelings, let yourself feel what you need to and the answers will come to you. If you still feel stuck feel free to chat with a listener, or read online and educate yourself on toxic relationship, moving forward and healing. Take care
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Anonymous on Jul 22, 2020
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Self-realization is the key. We first need to accept that we are better off without the person who is constantly hurting us, and also that we deserve really better than where we are. After this, think. Think, do you really want to do this? If yes, cut off completely. Do not remain friends or family. Be clear in your decision, and do not approach the person again. If you don't want to end it, ask the person why they do this. If they reply, there's hope. If they don't, it means that they are just jerks and have nothing better to do. Break it up!
Profile: Muso95
Muso95 on Oct 8, 2020
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Depends on the situation. If its violence, please get the police involved, if it's verbal (and you know they won't physically hurt you, and I know this but might be a bit hard to do) but pack your things and contact your local hospital for info on where to go or women's/men's refuge Centre (if there is one in your area). This applies for emotionally toxic relationships too. Financially toxic relationships are a bit harder. If you've got the same bank ACC or they have access to your separate bank I'd contact the bank and explain the situation that you are trying to leave your toxic relationship without raising suspicion. I've known a lot of people who have done that. The bank then gives them useful info on how to either save to leave or how to get grants to leave. In Australia our Commonwealth bank offers a Domestic Violence/Family Violence payout/grant to help you get away and stay away. I hope this helped
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