10 Red Flags You're in a Relationship with a Toxic Person

14 December 2023

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Written By - Ravi Shankar (GoodMindKeeping)

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1. They frequently interrupt and talk over you.

If your partner's disruptive behavior is consistent, it is a clear sign they don't respect you.

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2. They fail to apologize sincerely when they are in the wrong.

Toxic people refuse to own up and make amends for insensitive words or actions that hurt you.

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3. They regularly make you doubt yourself and your perceptions.

Toxic folks will often continually dispute how events went down with explanations like 'You remembered it wrong'. 

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4. They flake out on plans or commitments at the very last minute. 

Toxic partners are those who chronically cancel on you right when you're walking out the door.

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5. They demand inappropriate access to your devices, accounts, or personal space.

Giving others the perpetual benefit of the doubt can enable toxic patterns. 

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6. When you share good personal news, they react badly or try to one-up you.

Sharing our wins and milestones with people we care about feeds our souls. 

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7. They expect grand gestures from you but make little effort themselves.

We all know that relationships involve reciprocity, compromise and balance. 

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8. They frequently make insensitive or rude remarks but justify them as 'just joking'. 

Playful banter between partners can promote bonding. 

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9. They discourage you from spending time with other friend or family members.

Controlling or jealous personalities often try to isolate their partners.

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10. You often feel tense, anxious, or worse about yourself in their presence. 

Reflect on how spending time with your partner typically leaves you feelings.

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Walking away from toxic relationships requires courage, but choosing peace of mind over toxicity is never weak.