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5 Signs You Are in an Unhealthy Relationship
Do you feel miserable in your relationships? It is a nagging feeling that you cannot seem to shake off. Maybe it is already right there in front of you, but you keep on denying it. An unhealthy relationship is not just about physical abuse. There are other warning signs to this. Are you experiencing any of these? Read on to see if there are unhealthy relationships in your life.
You often feel small or insignificant.
Your partner may have a habit of comparing herself to you and inadvertently make you feel small or insignificant. You may share that you are struggling with something, and she will find a way to let you know that it is nothing compared to what she is going through. She will brush you off and tell you that her struggles are more challenging. While both of what you are going through are valid, this behavior is toxic. Even if she is going through a lot, you are still allowed to feel your struggles and voice them out. A relationship is not a contest. It is not a game of who is contributing more to the relationship. It is meant to share your affections freely. When stressful times arise, it should not be grounds for whose needs come first.
You find yourself making excuses for him/her.
Did she say he would come and did not show up again for the ninth time? Did she disrespect your boundaries on alone time again…
