Toxic Relationships

[Fiona]

I wonder how many women out there are in a toxic relationship without them really knowing?! And I also wonder how many times they forgive their partners every time they mess up, thinking that they will change this time...

Psychological and physical abuse are definitely a huge warning sign that he doesn't deserve your love, respect or suffering. I'm trying to figure out how to help my sister stay out of her abusive partner cos I think she may fall back again but I guess I'm running out of ideas! If any of you girls have had a similar experience, please share it with me. What made you open your eyes and make a firm decision to leave him for good? What feelings did you have when he was around, and after you left him?.. Thanks!

[Helen]

I can understand you...but the problem of any toxic relationship is that it is TOXIC. And it's really difficult to move on. The best variant is to change your habits, start new life and new relationship.

[Oksana]

I think it's very difficult for you to change something in this situation unless your sister will eager to change something... I think the only thing you can do is to increase her self-appraisal and show her how strong she is...

[Fiona]

Exactly, that is what I'm trying to do cos I know it is her who needs to make a decision...

[Oksana]

And I hope she will be strong enough to make the right decision...