A loving relationship needs to be synonymous with peace and friendship between a couple, with respect for both parties. However, this is not always what happens, as dependence, manipulation and aggression can make the relationship very toxic. Therefore, it is very important to know how to recognize the signs of a toxic relationship not to suffer with it.
How to spot a toxic relationship
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It is said that the last person to know that a relationship is toxic is the one who is the victim of abuse. This is because, within the situation, it is very difficult to know that you are being manipulated. In this way, the following signs can be very explanatory about this reality, check it out:
1. Person does not take blame
Whenever there is a mistake on the part of the abusive person, there will never be a request for forgiveness. On the contrary, this person will try, at all costs, to shift the blame onto you. Even the victim often believes this.
2. There is no communication but silence
Communication, even when more intense, is always essential for a good relationship. However, within abusive relationships, nothing is talked about. On the contrary, the abuser will always prefer to remain silent when the victim confront something.
3. Only you work for the relationship
A relationship is a commitment between two parties, but often only one commits to fidelity and attention. On the other hand, the abuser will never take any responsibility and will always play the victim when you demand an attitude.
4. The person only criticizes you
Within an abusive relationship there is never praise, but criticism disguised as “constructive criticism”. In fact, the purpose of these comments is to lower the person's self-esteem, and this almost always works.
5. You are always tired
Another important symptom that you are living in a toxic relationship is the constant tiredness that you have within that relationship. After all, it is very exhausting to carry on with courage in the face of so much abuse. Still, victims of an abusive relationship rarely take the step to leave that place.
6. You justify the bad behavior of the other
Finally, we need to say how victims contribute to this situation. For example, when someone asks about certain abusive behaviors of the other person in the relationship, she prefers to defend the abuser rather than rethink the relationship. Usually, this happens because there has already been manipulation there.
