RELATIONSHIPS
Sometimes Toxicity Is a Two-Way Street
Because holding yourself accountable is a step toward healing.
You cannot heal in the same place that made you sick.
~ Our Mindful Life
Toxic unions don’t have one simple definition. There’s not a ‘one size fits all’ list. It could be a situation where dishonesty and disrespect have brought you to the brink. Perhaps it’s the emotional abuse and infidelity. Maybe it’s negative communication and control.
It could be a combination of the above or something else entirely.
Whatever warning signs and words we use to articulate what’s happening, it all boils down to one four-letter word.
Harm.
How we feel about and in the relationship is tied to behaviors causing damage. At times we’re on the receiving end. But that’s not always the case. And sometimes, a little introspection is necessary.
It’s Not You, It’s Me
Relationships are a two-way street (or three, depending on how you roll). The point is, our interactions with our partners are like a roadmap. They’re similar to the GPS (global positioning system) of our future together.
