Be Aware Of These Signs Of A Toxic Relationship

Constantly Left Feeling Drained

Some individuals don't realize they're experiencing a toxic relationship dynamic. They just constantly feel drained and unhappy around the other person. They may even dread interacting with the other individual because of how stressed the interactions make them. An individual's interpersonal relationships should have a positive effect on their life and outlook, not a negative one. It's true that not every single interaction an individual has will always be positive. But if their relationship has a pattern that leaves them feeling fatigued, it may be toxic. This isn't always due to wrongdoing on the other person's part. They may have very different energy or emotional support needs. It's important to make an effort to set boundaries. If the other person is unhappy with the boundaries, dismisses their feelings, or ignores the boundaries entirely, it might be time for the individual to cut ties with them. Life is full of enough stress without adding to it by surrounding oneself with negative influences.

No Trust

Another common element in toxic relationships is having no trust between the parties involved. This may occur because of previous patterns of behavior. For example, if a person has been unreliable in the past, the other one might not trust them to be relied upon in the future. They might also not trust someone to offer emotional support or to respect boundaries if that person has failed to do so in the past. At the same time, the other party might not trust them on whether or not they've had a toxic influence. They may act as though others can't be confided in, relied upon, or considered as a support option. Trust issues are a really fast way to make relationships fall apart. If an individual doesn't trust the other person isn't lying, they might engage in behavior like sneaking through their belongings and private messages. This invasion of privacy can, in turn, lead to their trust in that person being broken. It's a vicious cycle that's much better remedied by engaging in healthy communication and boundary setting.