Unhealthy Relationship

An unhealthy relationship is a relationship that hurts one or both of the people in it. There are many different types of unhealthy relationships and ways that relationships can be unhealthy.

Unhealthy relationships can cause low self-esteem, depression and anxiety, stress, physical symptoms like headaches and stomachaches, and even time away from school because of fights and other problems.

Some unhealthy relationships have one or two of these signs but not all of them. Some relationships get worse over time and others improve or end. The good news is that there are things you can do to deal with the problems.

An unhealthy relationship is a relationship that causes you to be unhappy more often than it makes you happy. If your partner is making you feel bad more often than they’re making you feel good, then it’s an unhealthy relationship and you should end it.

An unhealthy relationship can cause you to feel guilty about yourself or your partner, which can lead to low self-esteem. If your partner is making you feel guilty about who you are, what you’re doing, or how much time you spend with them, then the relationship is unhealthy.

A healthy relationship allows both people to be themselves and have their interests, friends, and activities but also allows for time together. In an unhealthy relationship, one person may want to spend all of their time with the other person, which isn’t normal or healthy. You should still be able to see your friends and do activities outside of the relationship as much as you want or need to.

If your partner has ever hit, shoved, or shoved you or made you afraid that they might physically hurt you, then it’s an abusive relationship and you should end it immediately. Trust your instincts if someone makes you uncomfortable or afraid - if something doesn’t seem right in the relationship, then I think you should quit that relationship immediately before it cost you your life.

If you're in an unhealthy or abusive relationship, it may be difficult to determine what is and isn't acceptable behavior. It's also often hard to tell what's normal in relationships — and what's not.

The examples below aren't exhaustive, but they'll give you a good idea of some behaviors that are and aren't OK in a relationship:

Your partner:

Constantly checks up on you or makes you check-in.

Is possessive or extremely jealous.

Tries to isolate you from your family or friends.

Humiliates or puts you down.

Uses intimidation or threats to gain compliance.

Physically abuses you in any way.

Ignores, belittles, or never includes you in decision-making.

Tries to control how you spend your money, where you go or what you wear.

It's normal for couples to fight. You're two separate people, and you're going to have different opinions sometimes. I know you might be nervous about fighting, but disagreeing is not the same thing as being in an unhealthy or abusive relationship.

Healthy relationships are built on trust, communication, respect, and equality. In healthy relationships, couples:

talk openly with each other

respect each other's differences

give each other space

support each other's friends and family

do fun things together

trust each other

have equality in the relationship

Advice for an unhealthy relationship

An unhealthy relationship can be a source of stress and can cause you to feel overwhelmed. But there are ways to deal with the challenges by changing your behavior and improving your communication skills.

Here are some tips:

Be honest with yourself — and your partner. If you're feeling stressed about a relationship, both partners need to take stock of their behaviors. The first step is, to be honest about what you do that may be contributing to problems in the relationship.

Set boundaries. Once you've identified behaviors that are causing problems in your relationship, think about what would help solve those problems. Setting boundaries will help maintain a healthy balance between work and life.

Communicate effectively. Communicating well with your partner is one of the most important factors in sustaining a healthy relationship. To communicate well, you need to know how to compromise, listen openly and be vulnerable with your partner.

You should talk to him or her about his or her behavior towards you and how it has been negatively affecting you, but don't do it in a confrontational way. I'd recommend talking to him or her about how you feel and why the things he or she does make you feel that way.

Maybe he or she doesn't realize what he or she is doing, or maybe he or she does but doesn't mean to hurt you. Either way, I think it's important that you let him or her know how you feel and what it makes you want in your relationship.