Toxic relationship – how to deal with it?
If you’re afraid to end a toxic relationship, you've tried but nothing's changed, or you're struggling with the loss of a friendship — you don’t have to go through it alone.
Therapy can help you set healthy boundaries so your relationships with others become more supportive and balanced.
7 signs of a toxic relationship 👇
- 1They don’t respect your opinion and/or boundaries: A toxic person usually sees their opinion as the only valid one. They try to impose their views and justify their beliefs without accepting other perspectives.
- 2They constantly criticize you: In a healthy friendship, there’s no tearing down — only support and encouragement. Instead of saying: “Didn’t get the job again? I told you to fix your CV and wear something different” they’d say: “You’ll get it next time for sure. Want me to help you prepare?”
- 3They emotionally blackmail you:
You get a message and don’t reply right away — and later you're hit with guilt-tripping texts like: “Are you ignoring me?” or “Oh wow, thanks for replying.”
If someone makes you feel guilty or scared like that, it’s a sign of emotional manipulation. - 4They compete with you: You achieve something or treat yourself to something new — and they can’t stand being left behind. They rush to match it or outdo it. In the worst cases, this rivalry spreads to people around you too.
- 5They’re never there when you need them:
When they have a problem, they call you instantly to talk.
But when you need support? They brush it off, disconnect, or come up with excuses — and don’t even let you talk it out. - 6They don’t wish you well:
On the surface, it might seem like they’re happy for you…
But then comes the comment: “I don’t even want a promotion. I’m comfortable where I am — though you must be kind of bummed, huh?” - 7They constantly ask for favors but give nothing back:
Friendship needs balance. One time you help them move, next time they’ve got your back.
Real friends don’t make plans on a day they know you need them.
We’ll find a therapist who can help you build healthier relationships.
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