Signs of Toxic Relationships
This type of relationship is emotionally, mentally, or physically harmful.
A toxic relationship
Toxic relationships often lower this aspect of how you see yourself.
Self-esteem
This type of communication is found in healthy relationships.
Open and honest communication.
One of the first steps in healing is recognizing this.
Signs of a toxic relationship
True or False: Toxic relationships are your fault.
False.
Gaslighting
These internal messages worsen due to toxic relationships.
Negative self-talk
One difference between healthy and toxic relationships is whether there is mutual _______.
Respect
Setting this helps protect your emotional health.
A boundary.
Recognizing toxic signs is important , but blaming yourself is not. This is called practicing what?
Self-compassion.
Feeling drained or anxious after being with someone is a common ______ of toxicity.
Sign
Toxic relationships can damage your ability to trust this.
Your own judgment.
Name one trait of a healthy relationship.
mutual respect and trust, open and honest communication, encouragement of personal growth, resolving conflict fairly, feeling safe and valued.
This is the practice of being warm and fair to yourself after a toxic experience.
Self-compassion.
These often show-up in toxic relationships and should be watched for early.
Red Flags.
Name two signs that indicate a toxic relationship.
Constant criticism, feeling drained or anxious after interactions, lack of trust or respect, one-sided effort, controlling behaviors, gaslighting, fear of speaking up or setting boundaries, feeling worse about yourself after spending time together.
A toxic relationship can make it hard to connect with others, leading to this.
Emotional isolation.
In toxic relationships, this is often discouraged to keep someone dependent.
Personal growth or independence.
Name one support option listed for healing from toxic relationships.
Therapy or support groups.
A better relationship with yourself starts with this inner quality.
Awareness or acceptance.
Toxic relationships often involve this pattern of someone trying to isolate or control you.
Controlling Behavior
Toxic relationships may make you feel worse about yourself and increase this feeling.
Self-blame.
In toxic relationships, conflict is handled through blame or silence. In healthy ones, it's handled through this.
Fair conflict resolution.
Healing included rebuilding this with yourself by listening to your needs.
Trust.
One way to strengthen your relationship with yourself after toxicity is to do this with your instincts.
Trust or listen to them.