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Most of us have either been there or know a good friend who’s been there. Something just feels wrong. Sometimes your relationship is doing more harm than good.

Here are some of the signs of a toxic relationship to look out for and how to know when it’s time to reevaluate your relationship.

ENTITY tells us the signs of a toxic relationship

Lack of trust

Lack of trust goes both ways. If you don’t trust your partner, you’re going to be left feeling uneasy in your relationship. If your partner has shown you that you can’t trust them, then you’re going to spend the entire time questioning your significant other’s actions. You should always trust your gut feeling when it comes to romantic relationships.

Constant judgment

Does your partner criticize you without coming up with helpful solutions? Constant judgment towards the other person only creates a hostile environment. If your partner is constantly putting you down, then your relationship may be lacking respect. You shouldn’t feel worse about yourself when you’re with your significant other and that can be a huge sign of a toxic relationship.

Lack of communication

A lack of communication means you have a hard time opening up about your feelings and problems to your significant other. If a relationship lacks healthy communication, there is no way two people can solve their problems.

Continuous disrespect

This is a simple no-no. No person should treat anyone with disrespect, let alone their loved one. If you are feeling continuously disrespected, it may be a sign that you are trapped in a toxic relationship.

Control issues

If your partner is trying to control what you do, what you wear, who you hang out with and where you go, then it might be time to rethink your entire relationship. Again, a healthy relationship requires love and respect. If your significant other is trying to control you, then it’s more about power than it is about love and respect.

Drama

If you and your partner are stuck in a cycle of constantly breaking up and getting back together, then that may be a sign that your relationship isn’t meant to be. Your relationship shouldn’t be filled with drama. This may also show that there is a lack of communication and understanding in your relationship, which is also a huge red flag.

Self-betrayal

Do you feel like you have to change yourself for your partner? You shouldn’t have to stay in a relationship where you can’t stay true to yourself. A healthy relationship means the other person loves you for you no matter what.

Uncertainty

Another huge sign can be if you’re unsure about your place in this person’s life. This uncertainty can lead to an unhealthy mindset where you’re in a constant state of worry. A healthy relationship requires validation and comfort.

Envy, not jealousy

Your partner should be your biggest cheerleader, they shouldn’t be the one envious of your success and family life. If you find that they are constantly envious of your happiness and are trying to hold you back, the relationship may be more toxic than good.

Dishonesty

A real partner shouldn’t be lying to you. If you feel like your partner is keeping secrets from you, you should have an open and honest conversation with your partner.

Jealousy

A little bit of jealousy may be tolerable, but extreme jealousy only stems out of two things: a person’s lack of trust in themselves or their lack of trust in their partner.

Ending a relationship is never easy and you may be blind to red flags, but taking the time to really evaluate your happiness in a relationship is extremely important. So, if you do resonate with any of these points, it may be time to put yourself first and get out of this toxic environment.

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