Relationships are a very important part of people’s lives, be it friends, partners, family or even relatives. But feeling a sense of connection and love with that special someone makes our lives happier and brighter. But not all relationships are ‘All things glitter and gold’, some relationships are hard to manage and can lead to mental and emotional exhaustion.
We have listed some important and unavoidable signs that suggest you might be in a toxic relationship. Check it out!
7 signs that you are in a toxic relationship
We have listed 7 signs that you are in a toxic relationship. Take a look!
1. You don’t feel safe
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• When we talk about safety, it’s not always physical but emotional too.
• Emotional safety means a sense of comfort where you can share your feelings without hesitating.
• If you are in a relationship where you can’t share your thoughts, opinions and views openly without the fear of being judged,
• Then maybe you are in a toxic relationship.
• A healthy relationship gives space for people to be imperfect and accountable at the same time.
• Safety has levels, depending on the bond but if you don’t feel safe both physically and emotionally then it’s time to leave the relationship.
2. Lack of communication
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• Communication is a key to a healthy relationship.
• Be it friendship or relationship, good communication is what keeps the bond stronger and healthier.
• If you are in a relationship, where you hardly talk with each other or call each other, then there’s a problem.
• Communication does not only mean knowing about each other’s day or work, but also discussing each other’s needs, desires and important happenings.
• Good communication is like the heartbeat of any relationship.
• If there’s no communication in a relationship, then it’s definitely a toxic relationship.
3. Possessive behaviour
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• One of the most common toxic traits in a relationship is possessive and controlling behaviour.
• When you are with someone, a bit of jealousy is common between two people who are in love with each other.
• But if one of them always tries to control your decisions, movements, beliefs and life, then there’s a problem.
• Possessive and controlling behaviour can never be entertained by anyone, as it always ends up in toxicity.
• People who attempt to control your decisions and beliefs can never truly love you and will always hamper your mental health.
4. You feel neglected
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• A healthy relationship works both ways, prioritising each other’s basic needs and comforting when needed is the key to a good relationship.
• But if you are with someone who doesn’t even fill up your basic needs– not because they can’t but because they do not want to, is definitely one of the most toxic traits.
• If you are with someone who always puts others before you and whose priorities are definitely not you then there’s a problem,
• Feeling like being ignored, neglected and exploited all the time indicates a toxic relationship.
5. Feeling Of Judgement
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• When you are in a healthy relationship, you have a sense of comfort and peace with your partner.
• Where you can share or behave in anything you wish like, without fear of being judged.
• But if you are with someone who always judges your moves, choices and even opinions then there’s a problem.
• Judgement is a toxic trait in general, not only in a relationship but in any kind of bond,
• People around you should have the guts to call it out, rather than judging or questioning your choices.
• Feeling of judgment with your every move is a big red flag and is considered a toxic trait.
6. Trust issues
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• Trust is the main pillar in any relationship. Being able to trust your partner is something that comes with a lot of love and affection.
• But if you are in a relationship or with someone where you don’t trust each other, then it is a clear sign of a toxic relationship.
• If you and your partner often question each other’s actions, choices etc then you both don’t trust or even don’t love each other.
• Lack of trust in a relationship is considered very toxic as it leads to a lot of fights and unavoidable circumstances.
• A healthy relationship requires trust from both sides.
7. Jealousy
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• When you are close to someone, their bond with other people can make you jealous a little bit.
• Or say when your close one achieves something good, you are rather happy for them than being sad or jealous.
• That’s what healthy relationships are about, love, happiness and support for the other person.
• But if you are in a relationship where either of you is constantly jealous of each other’s connections, friends, say colleagues too, then it’s toxic.
• Jealousy can ruin the relationship and hamper both your emotional and mental health.
• If you or your partner are constantly looking and checking up on each other’s phone and friend list then, it is not a healthy relationship but a toxic one.
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