“The Bad Relationship: Why It Is Best To Leave…”

Relationships have and most likely will always be an important and often rewarding part of our lives. They exist on many levels, meet many needs, and provide meaning to our life pursuits. They also cause us frustration, distress, worry and heartache and how we recognize and strengthen the healthy ones is not always easy. Professionals estimate that more than 70 percent of us experience problem relationships.

THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN HEALTHY & UNHEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS

Have you ever wondered what exactly a healthy relationship looks like? If you don’t know, it will be very challenging for you to create it.

Healthy relationships are grounded in honesty, respect, trust and support, negotiation and fairness, shared responsibility and independence, communication and non-threatening behavior. When in one, you feel secure and comfortable, treat each other with respect and communicate clearly and openly. You have more good times than bad.

In an unhealthy relationship, one or both of you

It is important to be aware of the dangers of staying in a bad relationship. Among the effects is guilt, anxiety, self-blame, depression, feelings of worthlessness, and mistrust of self and others. Bad relationships especially erode your self-esteem. They systemically wear away at your confidence, sense of self-worth, trust in your perceptions and self concept. In the end, you become so beaten down your ultimate fear is being alone.

§ DO NOT accuse your friend of being blind for not seeing the warning signs.

§ Trust yourself and believe in your own strengths. Remember you are your own best source of knowledge and strength, and that you already have the tools you need to survive.

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