How to End a Toxic Relationship in Love (with Simple Guide)

Honestly, the hardest thing about the toxic relationship is that you have to admit you are in one.

People tend to blame themselves for blindly trusting those toxic individuals. Allowing them into your life is a mistake, but self-blame can’t solve the problem and bring you back to the beginning.

So, how to end a toxic relationship?

You tried to keep your eyes closed to that person’s mistakes and think of all good moments you had with them. However, things only get worse as time passes and now you finally see it clearly.

Maybe it’s time to protect yourself from all toxic energy sources.

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How to Know You are in a Toxic Relationship?

Before putting everything to an end, you must know for sure whether or not you’re really in a toxic relationship. How to identify it? No matter how great it was, it can become a toxic relationship the moment you feel suffocated around that person. This is especially true if they show their obvious act in lying, manipulating, or abusing you.

Keep in mind that all kinds of relationship are disposed towards toxicity.

Some think that toxic relationships only happen among lovers; however, that’s not always the case. You can get involved in toxic relationships with everyone, from your parents, your siblings, your friends, to your colleagues.

The easiest way to spot is to see how you feel when interacting with that person. It’s not that you are always miserable around them. They do give you a great time, but simultaneously they also make you uncomfortable. Like when you two hang out or have fun together, they come up with situations getting you to feel inadequate.

Toxic relationships have many different sizes and shapes. Nevertheless, the common ground for all is the distressing feeling. In case you’re suffering from any of the emotions below in your relationship:

Sadness
Insecurity
Anger
Inadequacy
Betrayal
Hurt

I guess it’s time to walk away from that.

How to Know the Right Time to Walk away?

The answer for this is actually easy!

You know it’s probably time to leave when that person keeps saying that they’re going to change but then everything is still the same. Most toxic relationships are caused by these 4 types of people.

Check out and see if the one you’re stuck with has similar behaviors:

1. Sociopath

Maybe your partner is diagnosed as “antisocial behavior disorder.”

According to experts, sociopaths tend to manipulate others if they are in relationships. Not loving or caring at all, they indeed enjoy controlling people or situations the way they want. Sociopaths can be violent (like what you often see in TV series or movies), but that number is not much.

2. Psychopath

Quite similar to sociopaths, psychopaths are individuals having “extreme personality disorder”. This is much worse! Don’t expect them to give you empathy because they don’t have any. Being in a relationship with a psychopath means you will get treated as one of their pawns. What is love? They just use you to fulfill things they want.

Typical movies usually describe psychopaths as murderers; nonetheless, not all cases are like that. They have many different ways to manipulate you emotionally in a toxic relationship.

3. Addiction

People with addiction can’t really control their behavior. Being with an addict will surely put a strain on your relationship. The first thing is that they will never be honest with you; as time goes by, you’ll find them lie, cheat and steal behind your back.

In case you love an addicted, always remind yourself to walk away whenever they are not in the sober state. Even if you say that you’ll be there for them, it’s impossible to assist them at that time. It’s better to wait until they are back to their old selves and willing to let you help them.

4. Narcissism

Is that person a narcissist?

People having narcissism are on a higher level of selfishness. In psychology, this matter means one extremely satisfies with their talents and always craves for attention and admiration. Narcissism is considered as a personality type. It’s not that a narcissist can’t change, but in most cases they don’t want to.

Quickly walk away if the person you are in a relationship with shows any sign of ideas above. If later they can prove that they sincerely addressed the issues of their own, then you can consider coming back. But, keep in mind that toxicity is not something that you can get through immediately.

Things mentioned here are certain causes of toxicity; nevertheless, still plenty of indicators can make your relationship toxic.

If you feel that your partner doesn’t seem to reciprocate your feelings while you love deeply about them, then you’re probably in a toxic relationship. Or, they unintentionally push you in bad situations.

Sometimes a toxic relationship is not caused by the person, but it may be because many things happen between you and your partner.

How to Put an End to a Toxic Relationship?

It’s time to end the current relationship as soon as you feel that it brings negative impact to your life. The simplest way is to make a serious conversation with that person. Most importantly, don’t let their words make you waver. Whether the two of you are in a romantic relationship or not, be firm with your decision.

Rather than screaming or creating a mess, it’s better to open up your thoughts and feelings. At the same time, be respectful to them but never make them think that you’re easygoing.

If possible, note down what you want to tell that person in a paper before you two have the actual talk. Whether things are going as planned or not, you should walk away from them. No need to feel pity because this is for your own good. If continuing staying in a toxic relationship, your mental and emotional conditions will be affected terribly.

Your health must be your priority; therefore, do not accept any compromise from them.

In case they bully you to stop you from walking away from them, be tough and shut them down. Let them know that it’s the last time they can do that to you; then step out of the door and stop picking up their calls.