In the short story I'm currently writing, I explore the theme of dependency in a relationship that appears to be loving, but is fraught with emotional manipulation and dishonesty. Is it love or attachment that keeps this couple together?
As usual, my writing propels me to share some thoughts and advice from my research, which I hope can help those who are in such situations.
Many of us have loved to a point that we don't even realize we're in a toxic relationship until something drastic happens to open our eyes.
Sometimes, couples become dependent on each other, making it difficult to move on. It's especially sad for those who keep forgiving their partners, believing it's love when often, it is an unhealthy attachment that stems from low self-esteem. This can lead to problems in physical health as this article explains: The hidden health hazards of toxic relationships
For those who want to make it work, it takes two and a lot more work needs to come from the person who hurt the other one most. Some advice on the importance of owning up to it all, and being honest about why it happened:
7 steps in rebuilding trust in a relationship
If this fails, here's advice on how to leave, grow from it, and love yourself again:
Letting go of a relationship that is not healthy
As usual, my writing propels me to share some thoughts and advice from my research, which I hope can help those who are in such situations.
Many of us have loved to a point that we don't even realize we're in a toxic relationship until something drastic happens to open our eyes.
Sometimes, couples become dependent on each other, making it difficult to move on. It's especially sad for those who keep forgiving their partners, believing it's love when often, it is an unhealthy attachment that stems from low self-esteem. This can lead to problems in physical health as this article explains: The hidden health hazards of toxic relationships
For those who want to make it work, it takes two and a lot more work needs to come from the person who hurt the other one most. Some advice on the importance of owning up to it all, and being honest about why it happened:
7 steps in rebuilding trust in a relationship
If this fails, here's advice on how to leave, grow from it, and love yourself again:
Letting go of a relationship that is not healthy
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