Toxic Relationships

Not every relationship is meant to last — and not every relationship is healthy.

Sometimes, we find ourselves tied to people who drain us more than they support us. It doesn’t always start that way, of course. In the beginning, things may feel exciting, comforting, or even necessary. But over time, something shifts. What once felt like love begins to feel like pressure, confusion, and walking on eggshells.

Toxic relationships don’t always involve shouting or obvious cruelty.
Sometimes it’s:

• Constant criticism masked as “helpful advice”

• Guilt-tripping when you set a boundary

• Silent treatment instead of honest conversation

• Feeling like you’re never quite good enough — no matter how hard you try

The hard part? Many of us stay far too long because we’ve convinced ourselves that this is normal. That we’re the problem. That if we just love them better, fix ourselves, or try harder — maybe things will get better.

But hear me clearly:

💬 You are not hard to love.
💬 You are not meant to live in emotional survival mode.
💬 You are allowed to choose peace over chaos.

Toxic relationships can exist in families, friendships, romantic partnerships, even in professional settings. The damage is real — to your mental health, your self-worth, and your ability to trust again. But healing is also real. And it starts with truth.

You deserve to be in relationships where you feel safe, heard, respected, and valued.
And if you're questioning whether something (or someone) in your life is toxic... that question alone is worth paying attention to.