Episode 31= Coping with Unhealthy and Toxic Relationships

Do we stay or do we go?

Journal Prompt:

After listening to the podcast, based on my definitions, decide if the relationship is unhealthy or toxic.
In this relationship, do you feel heard, validated, and loved?
Would you want someone you care about to be in a relationship with this person?
When you have disagreements, do they hear your side of things and compromise on a solution where you are both happy?
Do you withhold your voice for fear of their reaction?
Does this person hold power and control over you so that they always get their way?
Do they blame you for things that have happened to them, or for you making things happen to them?
Do you feel an obligation to do whatever they want to make them happy?
Has this person ever physically or verbally attacked you causing you physical or emotional harm? If so, did they accept blame for their abuse and apologize?
Do you feel happy and enjoy time with this person?

Questions 2-4 describe healthy relationships. 5-10 describe unhealthy and toxic relationships.

If you have decided you are in an unhealthy relationship, do you think the other person would be willing to make changes to make the relationship better for both of you?
If you are in a toxic relationship, are you ready to end it so that you are not longer being abused?

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