Relationships require work and commitment on the part of both involved for success. If both partners are reasonably balanced, healthy, and mutually respectful, the effort can pay off in a relationship that is fulfilling, supportive, and happy. However, there are some behaviors and circumstances that can render a relationship utterly destructive and toxic to one or both parties. Here are 3 strong signs that ending the relationship may be the wise move:
1. There is any kind of abuse in the relationship. This may be physical abuse, which is extremely dangerous and often gets worse and more serious over time. If this is present in your relationship, be sure to contact a domestic violence shelter, or a counselor that specializes in domestic violence issues to help you create a plan of escape that will preserve your safety. One of the most violence-prone times in this type of relationship is at the time of leaving it, so take precautions. If your partner is emotionally or psychologically abusive, this is also highly destructive. If you are feeling inferior, worthless, incompetent, or even crazy around your partner, this merits a closer look. Depression and low self esteem often results out of emotionally abusive relationships.
2. Your partner struggles with an untreated addiction and refuses help. If your partner is actively abusing drugs and alcohol, you will likely be dealing with crisis after crisis brought upon by your partner's disfunction. You will always take second priority to your partner's procurement of the next high. You may be impacted by legal and financial complications resulting from the addiction, such as DUI's, injury or even charges related to death if someone is hurt or killed as a result of your partner making poor decisions while using. You may even be in danger if for example, you get into a car with your partner after he or she has been using and there is an accident.
3. Your partner engages in serial infidelity. A relationship can grow stronger after an affair, as long as both partners recommit, open lines of communication, and agree to greater accountability. However, if the adultery is repeatedly occurring, there is no foundation or trust left to build a relationship upon. In addition, you are risking your physical health and even your life by staying in a non-monogamous relationship.
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Shannon Cook is a personal growth and relationship expert who has written a number of informative articles and ebooks on the topic of toxic relationships and holistic personal growth, including physical, emotional and relationship health.
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