tainted love

Happy relationships occur between two people who are committed, loving, emotionally balanced, and willing to work hard to address any issues that arise. Most people have this type of a relationship as a goal, seeking something fulfilling and that provokes personal development and growth in a positive direction. However, many people become caught up in relationships that cause a great deal of pain or destruction in their lives. Such toxic relationships can unfortunately become very compelling, as an unhealthy and unbalanced relationship pattern becomes the norm. Here are 3 signs that you might be in a toxic relationship:
1. Abuse is present, in any form, in the relationship. Physical abuse is of course extremely dangerous and tends to escalate. It is important to conatct6 a domestic violence professional to help you create a safe plan to get out. If you are being emotionally abused, the damage is also extreme. You might be feeling incapable, with low self worth, or wondering if you are crazy. Your partner may insult and criticize, or try to control your behavior.
2. Addiction is an issue, and your partner is unwilling to take any steps to address the problem. This is a challenging situation, as you are likely to feel tempted to step in and try to "help" your partner. However, shielding him or her from the consequences of abusing drugs and alcohol will only perpetuate the problem, and leave you feeling resentful, frustrated, and like your needs aren't as important. Your partner is likely to be emotionally unavailable to you as he or she pursues the next high, and you may face some of the impact of the consequences, such in legal or financial arenas if your partner gets a DUI, or has an accident and harms someone or property while using.
3. Infidelity is occurring on a serial or repeated basis. An affair doesn't have to mean the end of a relationship, but both partners will need to recommit, establish better communication, increase accountability and work hard to establish trust again. If the affair or affairs are ongoing, the constant betrayal does not leave any foundation for a relationship to be built upon. You are also putting your health at risk if you are with someone who is not monogamous.
Are you interested in addressing your life challenges from a holistic standpoint, assessing the physical, emotional, and relationship components?