Verywell / Jessica Olah
A good relationship can elevate your life in ways that you never thought were possible.
Toxic and unhealthy relationships are often baffling to people on the outside.
The reality is often more complicated due to many factors, including finances, children, and emotions.
Verywell / Jessica Olah
Find out which option is the best for you.
What Is a Toxic Relationship?
A toxic relationship is one that is harmful.
It may involve disrespectful, dishonest, or controlling behavior.For example, your partner cuts you down frequently.
As a result, your mental health may begin to suffer.
Abuse can manifest in different ways, including emotional, verbal,economic, sexual, andphysical.
For more mental health resources, see ourNational Helpline Database.
Some might feel trapped financially or worry about their children.
You may even believe that you are really the cause of the problem.
You deserve to be happy and rid of the harm and negativity it’s causing you.
Leaving an unhealthy and toxic relationship is a tremendously difficult and brave step, but youcando it.
To find happiness and comfort in your life again, you must leap.
There are good people out there.
Don’t let this experience sabotage your pursuit of joy.
Contact amental health professionalif you’re having trouble coping or need help creating boundaries.
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