Be Aware Of These Signs Of A Toxic Relationship

They Are Abusive

The most dangerous and obvious sign of a toxic relationship is when someone is abusive physically or mentally to their partner. This type of relationship is often the hardest to leave. A mentally abused person is likely to have been gaslighted and blame themselves for everything that has gone wrong, so they are unlikely to leave the relationship themselves. A person who is physically abused is likely to be too scared to leave a relationship since their partner may try to come and harm them for leaving.

In most cases, the partner will be both mentally and physically abusive. Someone is very unlikely to leave such a relationship without help. When any form of abuse is involved, the relationship is undoubtedly a toxic one that needs to end.

Toxic relationships can be hard to spot for individuals who do not know the signs, but they can still be hard for someone who knows the signs and is involved in one. Feelings for a partner often cloud judgment, leaving a person stuck in an unhealthy relationship. The best thing for individuals in this situation is to have an excellent support system that will help them see the toxicity of the relationship and guide them toward leaving it.

They Are Persistently Unreliable

One common sign of a toxic relationship is if the other person is consistently unreliable. However, keep in mind unreliability isn't always a sign of toxicity. In addition, not all adults can be expected to keep every single plan or be there for every single moment. Some physical and mental health conditions, such as chronic fatigue and depression, may make it very difficult for individuals to engage socially. Adults working forty hours per week also tend to be exhausted, and they might not always feel up to following through on plans. But a toxic person's unreliability will have consequences. They may not follow through on promises they've made, which leads to others having to shoulder burdens and consequences. They may cancel or change plans at the last minute when it's important for them to be solidified. They may appear to have very little concern for the consequences their unreliability has for others.