Relationships
can enrich our lives, at the same time they can also damage them. Whether it’s
a friend, family member, or lover, any relationship comes with its share of
challenges. And more often than not, putting in the effort to resolve
relational issues can and does result in a healthier bond.
But, there are those relationships that, no matter the amount of
work and goodwill put into them, will never bring a return on your time or
heart investment. Such relationships are toxic.
There are times when you think the relationship you are, it is
going nowhere, but you’re still doubting and have zero courage to tell your
partner. Well, don’t worry! Here are three signs that will help you decide
whether it is time to quit that unhealthy relationship.
More
Negative Interactions than Positive Ones
Are you dealing with more negative interactions than positive
ones in your relationship? It may sound normal because after we’ve agreed to be
in a relationship with someone, we accept the fact that we’ll have to deal with
negative interactions.
However, it’s not always easy to manage our emotions and
relationships.
Also, every relationship has its good interactions and the other
way round. But there are those relationships that seem like every interaction
is tense and filled with negative emotions.
Therefore, when communication becomes difficult or impossible,
the relationship is beyond fixing. I won’t lie to you, walking away is not a
curse and we all deserve a happy life. This can be done with mutual agreement
and wish each other best of luck in your chosen path.
Vastly Different Needs
Relationships may become unhealthy due to vastly differences in
both partners’ needs. Your woman feels like you are interested in them at all
times. She wants to feel like you are listening to her, her struggles, just
everything. On the other hand, you don’t want to be with someone needy.
Though, at the beginning of a new friendship or romance, it’s
easy to try and compromise with one another, making certain both person’s needs
are being met. Over time, some relationships, friends or couples realize their
needs are too different.
For instance, in a romantic relationship, someone may need more
sex than the other. Another may need to always be in control or have a need to
lie. These kinds of clashing needs are a red flag for any relationship.
Flagrant Lack of Respect
A wise
man, Don
Miguel Ruiz once said “Respect is one of the greatest expressions of love.” Respect
is a vital ingredient in any relationship. And when one partner fails to show
his or her partner respect, it can hurt the entire relationship.
Study shows that most couples who have issues with their relationship
are due to a flagrant lack of respect. We both deserve respect and if one
person consistently fails to show his or her partner respect, I think it’s a
sign of zero valuation.
Then, you can now ask yourself, why should you be with someone
who doesn’t value you. We’re all rare gems to our righteous ones, which we have
to be treated like one.
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