A good relationship can elevate your life in ways you never thought possible, and toxic relationships leave you sad and depressed.

These unhealthy relationships often confuse people on the outside. Sure, if someone makes you miserable or abusive, physically or emotionally, the obvious decision is to leave them, but the reality is usually more complicated, due to emotions, financial factors, or children.

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First, what is a toxic relationship

It is the relationship that causes you physical or psychological harm, and its most prominent signs are; Physical abuse, inappropriate sexual behavior, and frequent infidelity.

A toxic relationship may involve disrespectful or honest behavior, for example your partner constantly belittles you, or leaves you for a while for no apparent reason; Which affects your mental health.

Second: How to deal with toxic marital relationships

1. Accept that you are in a difficult situation and that you are dealing with a very difficult relationship

Acceptance is always the best option, and it does not mean that you are resigned to a life of misery, or that the situation will never improve.

Accepting the reality of a difficult relationship allows us to lessen its impact on ourselves, and this softness will release your compassion and wisdom in handling matters.

2-Take responsibility for your feelings only

The other person is likely to tell you that you are the cause of all their bad feelings; But this is not true, you are not responsible for his emotions, they never were and never will be.

You are not responsible for his suffering, if you do, he will not have the opportunity to take responsibility for himself.

3- Build a safety net

If you're thinking about ending it, make a plan for how you'll handle the move, such as where you'll be staying and what possessions you'll need.

Don't do this randomly, this process should be well thought out.

4- Set a goal to be independent

If you don't have a career or a way to support yourself, it's time to start that path, get training and start working, even if it's a low-level or part-time job.

Your financial independence is one of the main paths to freedom.

5- Indulge yourself

Being part of a toxic relationship is extremely harmful, affecting your mental health and self-esteem.

It may take a while before you're ready to be part of another relationship, so don't rush into this, and take time for yourself.

Third, is it possible to repair a toxic relationship

Many people assume that a toxic relationship is doomed to fail, but this is not always true. They can achieve the desired success.

1- Prepare to invest

A good sign is that both partners are willing to invest in improving the relationship.

This manifests itself through an interest in deepening conversations, or setting aside regular periods of time to spend quality time together.

2- Shifting from reprimand to understanding

If both of you are able to steer the conversation away from blaming, with more understanding, there may be a way forward.

3- Get professional help

You may need professional help to get things back on track, either through individual or marital counseling.

Sometimes you can't catch everything that contributes to toxicity while you're in a relationship, in which case turning to a professional is necessary.

Relationship counselors are trained to provide an impartial perspective and unbiased support, and they can teach you new strategies for conflict handling and resolution, helping you establish a healthier, more consistent pattern of relationship.

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