{"id":11790,"date":"2020-11-15T08:00:30","date_gmt":"2020-11-15T13:00:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.blunt-therapy.com\/?p=11790"},"modified":"2021-12-12T21:09:20","modified_gmt":"2021-12-13T02:09:20","slug":"symptoms-of-a-toxic-relationship","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.blunt-therapy.com\/symptoms-of-a-toxic-relationship\/","title":{"rendered":"11 Clear Signs of a Toxic Relationship That You Need To Know"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_65 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.blunt-therapy.com\/symptoms-of-a-toxic-relationship\/#The_Psychology_of_Toxicity\" title=\"The Psychology of Toxicity\">The Psychology of Toxicity<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.blunt-therapy.com\/symptoms-of-a-toxic-relationship\/#What_qualifies_as_a_toxic_relationship\" title=\"What qualifies as a toxic relationship?\">What qualifies as a toxic relationship?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.blunt-therapy.com\/symptoms-of-a-toxic-relationship\/#How_do_you_know_if_you_are_in_a_toxic_relationship\" title=\"How do you know if you are in a toxic relationship?\">How do you know if you are in a toxic relationship?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.blunt-therapy.com\/symptoms-of-a-toxic-relationship\/#Insults\" title=\"Insults \">Insults <\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.blunt-therapy.com\/symptoms-of-a-toxic-relationship\/#Emotional_Abuse\" title=\"Emotional Abuse \">Emotional Abuse <\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.blunt-therapy.com\/symptoms-of-a-toxic-relationship\/#Selfishness\" title=\"Selfishness\">Selfishness<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.blunt-therapy.com\/symptoms-of-a-toxic-relationship\/#Cheating\" title=\"Cheating \">Cheating <\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.blunt-therapy.com\/symptoms-of-a-toxic-relationship\/#Physical_Abuse\" title=\"Physical Abuse \">Physical Abuse <\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.blunt-therapy.com\/symptoms-of-a-toxic-relationship\/#Dishonesty\" title=\"Dishonesty \">Dishonesty <\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.blunt-therapy.com\/symptoms-of-a-toxic-relationship\/#Blaming\" title=\"Blaming \">Blaming <\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.blunt-therapy.com\/symptoms-of-a-toxic-relationship\/#Fighting_instead_of_communicating\" title=\"Fighting instead of communicating \">Fighting instead of communicating <\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.blunt-therapy.com\/symptoms-of-a-toxic-relationship\/#Pretense\" title=\"Pretense \">Pretense <\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.blunt-therapy.com\/symptoms-of-a-toxic-relationship\/#Arrogance\" title=\"Arrogance \">Arrogance <\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.blunt-therapy.com\/symptoms-of-a-toxic-relationship\/#Drama\" title=\"Drama \">Drama <\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.blunt-therapy.com\/symptoms-of-a-toxic-relationship\/#How_You_Feel_In_A_Toxic_Relationship\" title=\"How You Feel In A Toxic Relationship\">How You Feel In A Toxic Relationship<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.blunt-therapy.com\/symptoms-of-a-toxic-relationship\/#Self-hatred_and_unhappiness\" title=\"Self-hatred and unhappiness \">Self-hatred and unhappiness <\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.blunt-therapy.com\/symptoms-of-a-toxic-relationship\/#Insecurity\" title=\"Insecurity \">Insecurity <\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/www.blunt-therapy.com\/symptoms-of-a-toxic-relationship\/#Regret\" title=\"Regret \">Regret <\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/www.blunt-therapy.com\/symptoms-of-a-toxic-relationship\/#Final_Thoughts\" title=\"Final Thoughts\">Final Thoughts<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/www.blunt-therapy.com\/symptoms-of-a-toxic-relationship\/#References\" title=\"References\">References<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p>Some of us stay much longer in a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.blunt-therapy.com\/she-asked-for-a-divorce-on-thanksgiving\/\" class=\"rank-math-link\">toxic relationship<\/a> than anybody with half a brain should. But for some reason, we just keep going back for more, long after most others would have walked out the door.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Maybe we have a twisted sense of love. Maybe through circumstances of our choosing, we linger out of some misguided sense of duty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The answer is never simple. For whatever reason, our partner is our Kryptonite.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Does Kryptonite imply a weakness or an allergic reaction? There\u2019s no clear answer to that question. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>All we know is that even Superman was brought to his knees by that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.blunt-therapy.com\/how-to-gray-rock-method-a-narcissist\/\">toxic green rock<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.blunt-therapy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Toxic-relationships.jpg\" alt=\"Toxic relationships\" class=\"wp-image-32142 lazyload\" width=\"500\" height=\"750\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.blunt-therapy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Toxic-relationships.jpg\" alt=\"Toxic relationships\" class=\"wp-image-32142 lazyload\" width=\"500\" height=\"750\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.blunt-therapy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Toxic-relationships.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.blunt-therapy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Toxic-relationships-83x125.jpg 83w, https:\/\/www.blunt-therapy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Toxic-relationships-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.blunt-therapy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Toxic-relationships-150x225.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.blunt-therapy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Toxic-relationships-768x1152.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption>11 Clear Signs of a Toxic Relationship That You Need To Know<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Psychology_of_Toxicity\"><\/span><strong>The Psychology of Toxicity<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are in an unhealthy relationship and you keep repeating the same behaviors, thinking things will get better\u2026 guess: you are being exposed to Kryptonite.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Yep, that person who you just can\u2019t seem to shake; who you know is not good for you; who makes you feel worthless, they are your Kryptonite.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Call it toxic, weakness, or allergy, they are something you need to avoid like the plague and never come in contact with again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For whatever reason, you are susceptible to their \u2018powers.\u2019<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Don\u2019t blame the Kryptonite for being Kryptonite. It is what it is. If you are around them, you will be undone.&nbsp; GET AWAY from them.&nbsp; Lessons hard-won.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We can come up with all kinds of reasons to continue in a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.blunt-therapy.com\/category\/relationships\/\">relationship<\/a>. We think we can\u2019t live without that person. We think they are the one. If you are hurting and miserable\u2026 something needs to change. It\u2019s you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe class=\"lazyload\" title=\"How to Recognize a Toxic Relationship\" width=\"1170\" height=\"658\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/XxtSVM1c_HU?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><figcaption>How to Recognize a Toxic Relationship. Courtesy, YouTube.<br><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_qualifies_as_a_toxic_relationship\"><\/span><strong>What qualifies as a toxic relationship?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s talk about toxic <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" data-wpil=\"url\" href=\"https:\/\/www.blunt-therapy.com\/category\/relationships\/\" title=\"relationships\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\">relationships<\/a> here. You know the kind: the one that drives you crazy, keeps you confused, and makes you hate yourself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When someone is your Kryptonite, it is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.blunt-therapy.com\/how-to-help-an-addict\/\" class=\"rank-math-link\">like an addiction<\/a>. If you are not on down the road of separation from that person, you will crash and burn. You think you can\u2019t live without them\u2026that\u2019s how <a data-wpil=\"url\" href=\"https:\/\/www.blunt-therapy.com\/category\/substance-abuse\/\">addiction<\/a> destroys.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ask any addict who has been clean for a period of time and they will tell you, they cannot even use one time.&nbsp; Addiction or a toxic relationship will take your life, month by month, year by year.&nbsp;You cannot begin to heal until you are away from toxicity. When you are with them you are wounded.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When we are in the midst of the storm, all we can do is survive. Once you are away and in the calm, your sight will clear. Hindsight is always 20\/20. We gain perspective.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Many people do not leave a destructive relationship because they are afraid of what comes next.&nbsp; Fear of the unknown is greater than fear of the known, no matter how it is tearing them apart.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The fear of being alone can keep us in a perpetual cycle of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.blunt-therapy.com\/how-to-ruin-a-great-relationship-in-8-easy-steps\/\" class=\"rank-math-link\">one bad relationship after another<\/a>. There is no time to figure out why we choose the toxic people we choose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If a person wants a healthy relationship, the decision must be made that being alone is preferable to being miserable and in the toxic cycle.&nbsp; A person has to take responsibility and admit that something, somewhere in their psyche is broken.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If we are making bad choices in our intimates, stop and figure it out. Rushing from relationship to relationship perpetuates the cycle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Nobody wants to continue in that miserable cycle.&nbsp; Doing the same thing over and over, thinking the outcome will change is called INSANITY.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color:#f0f8ff\">If you need professional help, online <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.blunt-therapy.com\/how-to-get-results-in-therapy\/\" title=\"counseling\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\">counseling<\/a> is the way to go. <a class=\"thirstylink\" rel=\"nofollow rel=&quot;sponsored&quot;\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"BetterHelp\" href=\"https:\/\/www.blunt-therapy.com\/recommends\/betterhelp\/\" data-shortcode=\"true\">Try BetterHelp today<\/a> and get 10% off your membership. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_know_if_you_are_in_a_toxic_relationship\"><\/span><strong>How do you know if you are in a toxic relationship?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You may have experienced all or some of these at one point:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Insults\"><\/span><strong>Insults<\/strong> <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Making negative statements about their partner to make themselves feel good. A negative statement or comparison that makes their partner seem lesser than. It is defined as a disrespectful or scornfully abusive remark or action.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Emotional_Abuse\"><\/span><strong>Emotional Abus<\/strong>e <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Any act including confinement, isolation, verbal assault, humiliation, intimidation, infantilization, or any other treatment which may diminish the sense of identity, dignity, and self-worth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Selfishness\"><\/span><strong>Selfishness<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The act of lacking consideration for others; being concerned chiefly with one\u2019s own personal profit or pleasure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cheating\"><\/span><strong>Cheating<\/strong> <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The partner\u2019s sexual or emotional needs or wants are more important to them than the other\u2019s feelings and\/or being honest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Physical_Abuse\"><\/span><strong>Physical Abuse<\/strong> <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Physical abuse is the use of physical force against someone in a way that endangers or injures that person.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<script type=\"text\/javascript\">\namzn_assoc_placement = \"adunit0\";\namzn_assoc_tracking_id = \"blunttherapy-20\";\namzn_assoc_ad_mode = \"manual\";\namzn_assoc_ad_type = \"smart\";\namzn_assoc_marketplace = \"amazon\";\namzn_assoc_region = \"US\";\namzn_assoc_linkid = \"0515b385643c3660d07ac311b5a5b615\";\namzn_assoc_asins = \"0593192575,162625303X,0310200342,080241270X\";\namzn_assoc_title = \"My Amazon Picks\";\namzn_assoc_search_bar = \"false\";\n<\/script>\n<script src=\"\/\/z-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/widgets\/onejs?MarketPlace=US\"><\/script>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dishonesty\"><\/span><strong>Dishonesty<\/strong> <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Deceitfulness shown in someone\u2019s character or behavior, such as being a liar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Blaming\"><\/span><strong>Blaming<\/strong> <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Assigning the responsibility for your bad behavior on someone else. Blaming is verbal aggression.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fighting_instead_of_communicating\"><\/span><strong>Fighting instead of communicating<\/strong> <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Screaming, yelling, and sabotaging the relationship because one is afraid of speaking the truth like an adult.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pretense\"><\/span><strong>Pretense<\/strong> <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Pretending to be someone you are not; covering up who you are, what you like, and what you dislike. A false display of feelings, attitudes, or intentions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Arrogance\"><\/span><strong>Arroganc<\/strong>e <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>An attitude of superiority. Looking down on your partner thinking that you are better than they are for any reason.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Drama\"><\/span><strong>Drama<\/strong> <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In relationships, some form of manipulation of others so that one\u2019s partner\u2019s conflict can be acted out on a \u2018larger stage.\u2019 There is a continual emotional upheaval and usually an unexpected, unpleasant series of events playing out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe class=\"lazyload\" title=\"6 Signs Of An Emotionally Abusive Relationship You Shouldnt Ignore | BetterHelp\" width=\"1170\" height=\"658\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/8vhx2hlko28?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><figcaption>6 Signs Of An Emotionally Abusive Relationship You Shouldn&#8217;t Ignore. Courtesy, <a class=\"thirstylink\" rel=\"nofollow rel=&quot;sponsored&quot;\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"BetterHelp\" href=\"https:\/\/www.blunt-therapy.com\/recommends\/betterhelp\/\" data-shortcode=\"true\">BetterHelp<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_You_Feel_In_A_Toxic_Relationship\"><\/span><strong>How You Feel In A Toxic Relationship<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>These are ways you may feel when you are in a toxic relationship or after you finally untangle yourself from its grasp. This is by no means an exhaustive list. These residual feelings are even more important than the symptoms. If you are in a relationship and it is not nourishing and uplifting to you something is wrong.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Self-hatred_and_unhappiness\"><\/span><strong>Self-hatred and unhappiness<\/strong> <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>An extreme dislike or hatred of oneself or being angry at or even prejudiced against oneself. Such as feeling ugly, not good enough, seeing the bad, and forgetting the good in yourself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Insecurity\"><\/span><strong>Insecurity<\/strong> <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You no longer feel safe in the relationship, being constantly aware that they may leave you at any time for someone else.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Manipulation<\/strong> <\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>When manipulation occurs, we often feel angry and disbelief. Then follows the self-degradation of \u201chow stupid or gullible could I be.\u201d &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Regret\"><\/span><strong>Regret<\/strong> <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Overwhelming feels of regret; the desire to go back in time; have a do-over. Remember, from this day forward you can learn from your past and build the life you want.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Final_Thoughts\"><\/span><strong>Final Thoughts<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The belief that you will be alone the rest of your life is a symptom of self-hatred and insecurity, caused by the toxic relationship. Manipulation will cause a person to doubt their ability to discern other\u2019s intentions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When you begin to heal, these feelings will slowly leave as you learn to trust yourself again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Every human on this earth, if they live long enough, feels regret\u2026 the \u201cwhat if\u201d monster. Deal with it head-on and determine that you will not let it rule your entire life. If <em>miserable<\/em> is not for you, actively seek a way to LET IT GO and move on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>During your time of healing, seek out a strong support group. Gather your true friend(s) and tell them the truth. Often, we try to hide our problems from others. We suffer alone. You need the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.blunt-therapy.com\/how-to-prepare-for-an-intervention\/\" class=\"rank-math-link\">support of your friends and family<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If they are negative or blaming in any way, move on to the next person who can be supportive in a positive manner, truthful, but never blaming.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A <a href=\"https:\/\/www.blunt-therapy.com\/betterhelp-counseling-review\/\" class=\"rank-math-link\">licensed therapist<\/a><strong> <\/strong>can help you discover the underlying reasons why you are attracted to toxic people <strong><em>if this is a pattern<\/em><\/strong>. Find a counselor that can help you dig deep. There is a reason(s) you are attracted to persons that are like Kryptonite to you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Learning to love yourself is a process.&nbsp; Part of this process is knowing your standards and determining to not compromise on the important issues. Life is too short to be unhappy. Give yourself this most wonderful gift.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"References\"><\/span><strong>References<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><a aria-label=\"Is Your Relationship Toxic? (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/health\/toxic-relationship\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"rank-math-link\">Is Your Relationship Toxic?<\/a><\/li><li><a aria-label=\"35 Signs You&#039;re in a Toxic Relationship (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.inc.com\/lolly-daskal\/35-signs-youre-in-a-toxic-business-relationship.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"rank-math-link\">35 Signs You&#8217;re in a Toxic Relationship<\/a><\/li><li><a aria-label=\"5 Signs of a Toxic Relationship (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.psychologytoday.com\/us\/blog\/the-angry-therapist\/202001\/5-signs-toxic-relationship\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"rank-math-link\">5 Signs of a Toxic Relationship<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-uagb-section uagb-section__wrap uagb-section__background-color uagb-block-540ad93d\"><div class=\"uagb-section__overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"uagb-section__inner-wrap\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-call-to-action uagb-block-73105e3b wp-block-button\"><div class=\"uagb-cta__wrap\"><h5 class=\"uagb-cta__title\">Private Practice  with No Overhead and No Shortage of Clients.<br><\/h5><p class=\"uagb-cta__desc\">Join\u00a0the more than 34,000 full and part-time therapists who are earning more with BetterHelp! 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