How to get out of a toxic relationship
We can learn a lot about ourselves, and what stresses us out, by looking at our significant other. Our partners are often representations of what we do and do not want for ourselves. They are representations of where we are at in our lives. If we want to be happy and successful, it makes sense that we spend time with people that compliment us.
A toxic relationship can bring on stress that infects every corner of our life. Yet when it comes to getting out of a bad relationship, way too many of us are all talk, no action! The first action we must engage in is to take a good hard look at our relationship and decide if it is indeed toxic. Ask yourself some tough questions about how this person makes you feel. Are there more bad times than good times? Can you truly, honestly see yourself spending the rest of your life with this person? If it is workable, then establish some boundaries and make it work better. But if the relationship is truly bad, then it is time to move on. Why? Because, the people we surround ourselves with are extensions of what we’re going to get out of life. Ending your toxic relationship means being willing to get rid of those things that sabotage your ability to grow and achieve! And if you’ve started to think, “I CAN’T leave because I suck and this is the only person who’s ever going to love me” then, you know this is a toxic relationship and it’s time to end it once and for all!
To START a new page in your life you’ve got to STOP a few things first:
STOP thinking you can change their behavior.
STOP thinking things will get better when you get married and have kids.
STOP talking about moving on and get on with it already!
There’s a big, beautiful world out there, filled with people who will respect you and give you the love you deserve. And the only thing you need to do to get there is STOP pretending like everything’s OK and take action! Ending your toxic relationship is like removing a HUGE roadblock that stands between you and a better life!
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