Toxic Relationship Habits Most People Think Are Normal

toxic relationshipMark Manson – There’s no class in high school on how to not be a shitty boyfriend or girlfriend. Sure, they teach us the biology of sex, the legality of marriage, and maybe we read a few obscure love stories from the 19th century on how not to be. But when it comes down to actually handling the nitty-gritty of relationships, we’re given no pointers… or worse, we’re given advice columns in women’s magazines.

Yes, it’s trial-and-error from the get-go. And if you’re like most people, it’s been mostly error. Continue reading

Signs of a Toxic Relationship

Toxic Relationship Aletheia Luna – Being in a toxic relationship can feel like a living hell.

You don’t know if you’re the crazy one or if they are.

You don’t know what to do, who to turn to, or what to make of your situation.

If you suspect that you might be in a toxic relationship, this article will help to confirm (or challenge) your suspicions and give you options for what to do next.

Let’s start off with a basic definition … What is a Toxic Relationship?

A toxic relationship is a relationship that is mentally, emotionally or spiritually damaging. Toxic relationships are defined by the qualities of fear, submission/domination (or inequality), and deception. Continue reading