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What Is a Love-Hate Relationship?

The problem with love-hate relationships is the belief that thepain and tensionthey bring relate to closeness in relationships.

However, past experience has taught them that this is the only option.

Tips for navigating a love-hate relationship

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Therefore, these relationships reinforce their most negative orcritical self-thoughts.

Below are some steps that can help you navigate a love-hate relationship.

Takeaway

Love-hate relationships tend to offer both negative and positive extremes, rather than a steady rhythm.