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How To Help A Friend That Is In A Toxic Relationship

We’ve all had a friend at some point who was dating someone new who we disliked from the beginning, and it turned out that the person was absolutely toxic. This is an unfortunate realization, and one that our friends don’t usually come to until it’s too late. We can see past the rose-colored glasses and look right through the new person, but often, they’ve charmed our friend to the point where they’re blind to any faults or wrongdoing. When a relationship becomes toxic, more than just the two people in that relationship are affected. A toxic relationship can negatively impact family, friends, and children. Children are often the victims of toxic relationships, and mental conditions like anxiety and depression can develop when children are exposed to such an environment for extended periods of time. The bottom line? Toxic relationships benefit no one, but how do you help a friend that’s in one? This guide will help you identify toxicity and help your friend. Be There For Them First and foremost, be there for your friend. That doesn’t always mean giving advice, either. Sometimes, all they need is an ear to truly listen to what they’re saying. There’s a good chance that their toxic relationship has little to no healthy communication, so just listening serves a twofold purpose: it gives them somewhere to vent that’s healthy and supportive, and helps remind them that healthy communication is possible. When they call you in the middle of the night or need you to pick … [Read More...]