Toxic relationships: 5 ways they can affect your life !!

MENTX
Oct 5, 2020
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Updated: Oct 3, 2021

Toxic relationships can be defined as "Any relationship between two persons where exists constant conflicts, disrespect, and lack of support and affection. " They are not restricted to romantic relationships, they can happen in other relationships like friendship, familial, etc. These kinds of relationships drain off each other’s energy and they might be filled with unpleasant and negative moments.

When toxicity happens in romantic relations, it can lead to dating violence and when it extends to marriage, it can further end up in serious issues like domestic abuse. Hence it is really important to observe and analyze carefully before entering into such relationships. If you are already in a toxic relationship, the only option in front of you is to quit the relation as soon as possible.

Side effects of Toxic relationships

1. Reduce your confidence and self-esteem which may lead to self-harm and belittling.

2. Hinders your overall personality development and growth.

3. Affects your mental health and lead to traumas, anxiety, and depression.

4. You become scared to start a new relationship in the future and mingle with other persons.

5. It may adversely influence your physical well-being. Researches show that toxic relations can lead to a greater risk of heart problems, higher blood pressure, and a weak immune system.