YOGYAKARTA – Toxic or toxic relationships, not everyone realizes it. Even some people forgive or even consider it normal. However, these types of toxic relationship should be avoided for the sake of relationship health, mental health, and happiness for both partners.

Toxic relationships can be difficult. Especially if you don't watch out for it, it will eventually accumulate and harm yourself and your partner. What are the types of toxic relationships that need to be recognized and addressed immediately? Here is the list.

1. Relationships filled with negative thoughts

The most common type of toxic relationship, is a relationship filled with negative thoughts. Not everyone is bad, which means that negative thoughts can ruin a relationship. Such as frequent complaining, canceling plans at the last minute, or being negative, can drain the soul and emotions.

2. Cheating relationship

Mutual trust is a strong pillar of a relationship. But when tinged with infidelity, a relationship will cut its roots. This is also the type of toxic relationship that needs to be avoided.

Illustration of types of toxic relationships (Freepik)

3. A jealous relationship

Every now and then, couples need to express jealousy to reevaluate the extent of one person's trust in their partner. But when jealousy is always controlled, it will make the relationship no longer fun.

4. Blaming the relationship

If you or your partner are constantly blaming or blaming the relationship for something, it's a sign of a toxic relationship. This relationship is toxic because there is no mutual trust.

5. A demanding relationship

Demanding a partner or relationship that is full of demands is not like a happy and prosperous relationship. Even this relationship can be categorized as a toxic type of relationship.

6. Want to always be perfect

Criticism is necessary, but too much criticism can be uncomfortable. Moreover, criticism is given not for goodness but only to get perfection. It should be understood, that something perfect is not necessarily right. Perfection can also be toxic because it often makes someone misstep.

7. Uncomfortable relationships

Do you or your partner constantly feel that they are not good enough? This of course will not make the relationship feel comfortable. Although many people think that this kind of relationship is not toxic, but it will be exhausting.

8. Competitive and manipulative relationships

Relationships that are colored by competition and manipulative attitudes, will not be fun. Not only romantic relationships, competitive and manipulative friendships are not good relationships. It can even be classified as the type of toxic relationship that needs to be avoided.

These types of toxic relationship can arise at any time. There are some attitudes that might be forgivable. But if it harms, damages, and hurts, it's better to seek professional help or the support of those closest to you.


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