20 Signs That You’re in a Toxic Relationship

Qasim Adam
14 min readNov 28, 2021
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Do you feel like your relationship is toxic?

If you’re in a toxic relationship, it can be hard to see the signs. You might think that this is just how relationships are supposed to be. But there are ten tell-tale signs of a toxic relationship and if you recognize these signs in yourself or your partner, then it’s time to get out of the relationship before things get worse. Toxic people engage in unhealthy relationships.

A toxic relationship can be defined as a relationship that is both physically and emotionally abusive. In these relationships, one partner has all the power over the other. They make their partners feel like they cannot live without them, but in reality, it’s just a way for them to control what happens in the relationship.

It is important to know how to spot the signs of a toxic relationship so you can avoid entering into one or get out of one if you are already in one.

Abuse is not always physical abuse but can also come in the form of emotional abuse. Emotional abusers are good at manipulating their partner’s emotions and will try to use guilt trips, insults, or threats to get what they want.

They may even go so far as to spread lies about their partners or threaten them with violence if they don’t comply with their demands. If you think that your…

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Qasim Adam
Qasim Adam

Written by Qasim Adam

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