HEALTH IS WEALTH MAGAZINE
Self-Love & Personal Growth
How to Leave a Relationship That’s Destroying You them more pain than joy. L Why do we stay in toxic relationships? When Love Hurts: Fear of loneliness: We believe being with someone, even if they hurt us, is better than being alone. Love shouldn’t mean suffering. Yet, many people find themselves trapped in relationships that bring Emotional dependency: The idea of losing that person paralyzes us. Manipulation cycles: After every fight or abuse, there’s a “make-up” phase that gives false hope. Low self-esteem: We feel we don’t deserve better or that we’ll never find someone else. Signs of a Toxic or Destructive Relationship If you experience any of these signs, it’s time to reevaluate your relationship: Love shouldn’t be begged for or endured. Love should help you grow, not destroy you. If your relationship is consuming you, it’s time to wake up and break free from the destructive cycle. 1.You feel emotionally drained all the time.
2. You’re afraid to be yourself for fear of your partner’s reaction. 3. You suffer constant manipulation or emotional blackmail. 4. You feel like you always give more than you receive. 5. You’ve lost your self-esteem and feel unworthy. 6. You believe you can’t go on without this person. 7. You justify their bad behavior with excuses like “that’s just how they are” or “they love me, but they don’t know how to show it.” If you recognize these signs, this isn’t love. It’s emotional dependency, fear, and self-deception. Why Is It So Hard to Leave a Toxic Relationship? The problem isn’t that you can’t leave—it’s that your mind has convinced you that you can’t live without them. Fear of change: The unknown terrifies us, even when we know we’d be better off.
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