Anyone can fall into the trap of having a toxic relationship. A relationship can be platonic or romantic; any connection you may have with someone is considered a relationship..
So how can you recognize if you or someone you know is in a harmful relationship?
The following are signs indicating that a relationship is toxic, and action must be taken immediately.

Physical Abuse

There is a line between giving someone a pat on the back and blatantly degrading them by hitting, pulling their hair, or doing any action that may cause them bodily harm. Being threatened physically is a sign of them easily taking control and ensures power. It is not funny, it is not acceptable, and it is NOT okay.

Emotional Abuse

Emotional abuse is more tricky than physical abuse, as there are no visible marks to confirm someone within the relationship is being harmed, yet it still does just as much damage, inflicting trauma and suffering. However, to know if someone is emotionally abusive, some habits they may have are speaking behind their partner's back in a negative manner, or constantly making their partner feel bad about themselves; whether it be about the way they dress or overall mindset. They could also be manipulative, which stems into being controlling. This is NOT okay.

Privacy Vs. Secrecy

A partner is someone for you to rely on, to be vulnerable with. In the absence of trust, none of these things are possible when they begin to doubt you and keep secrets from you. There's a difference between privacy and being secretive about certain things, and it's not okay that someone hides things from their partner unless it's to protect them. A relationship is about honesty, trust, and respect. Set your boundaries as policy, and make sure it is mutually understood.

Lying and Deception

Lies — no matter how small — erode credibility over time. When a partner lies to you, it signals they don't respect you as a mutual partner who deserves honesty and care. Lying to your partner indicates your allegiance is to yourself, not the relationship. Nothing is better than the truth. No matter how painful it may be, ask for it, say it. No one should accept lies, and never make up excuses for someone who deceived you before. Liars only know how to lie, so don't expect them to change and suddenly become truthful. Lies and deceit are not acceptable.

Blame You for Everything

Own it. Everyone Should have the courage and the guts to own up to their actions. Toxic people; however, only know how to blame. If they did something wrong, you are to blame. If they lie, you are to blame. If they make a mistake, you are to blame. You are not at fault for their actions! This could also lead you into believing that nothing you do is right. The way you dress, cook, act, which in most situations is not the case.

Feeling Bad

They thrive to make you feel guilty. They manipulate your thoughts and feelings to ensure you hate yourself so much that you'll have no choice but to listen to them because you can't come to trust your own instincts over them. They will drive you crazy, and say so many awful things faster than your eyes can flick. If anyone makes you feel bad about yourself, it's not acceptable. And it's NOT Okay!

Being enough

Am I enough? That's what you'd think when you're with a toxic person. Nothing is enough, you're not enough, your emotions and feelings aren't enough. That is very draining, both emotionally, physically and mentally. That is NOT Okay!

 Cheating On You

Most Admirable by a Toxic Person. In some cases, it will go as far as cheating on you, then blaming you for not being enough. Or perhaps they will begin to make excuses to cover their mistake up. That is NOT acceptable.

Stand up against toxic relationships and for yourself.

A question raised in almost every mind is "what is a toxic relationship?"

A relationship between two people who don't support each other. A relationship in which one doesn't have trust or care towards their partner, but instead; lust. They don't care about the needs of their partner.

 
Toxic people aren't always the up-in-your-face aggressive types. In fact, they might prefer to get under your skin simply by disregarding everything you do for them, while acting like they're the only person that matters. They won't say it, they'll simply think it. They'll carry on with no notice for your well-being that's almost infuriating. They just take and take, and come up with excuses for not giving back.

Written by : Sue_Happiness and miseryfull_girl

Edited by : SobsAngrily