Ten Signs You Are in an Unhealthy Relationship

Unhealthy relationships can take a toll on your life without you recognizing it. It not only affects your health but lowers your self-esteem/confidence. Toxic relationships affect your mental health without your conscious awareness.

Here are 10 signs your relationship that show you are in an unhealthy relationship:

You Are Emotionally Drained
You constantly feel fatigued and depleted in your relationship. Looking at your partner makes you feel as if life has been sucked out of you. You have no energy or interest in anything.
Your Partner Blames You for Everything
You get blamed for everything happening in your relationship and your partner never seems to be at fault. Your partner never takes responsibility for his or her actions.
Your Partner Prevents You from Having Contact with Loved Ones or Friends
You feel isolated from having contact with your friends and family. He/she comes up with reasons why you cannot be around them. The only person you seem to turn to is your partner.
You Are Losing Yourself
You seem to be losing your self-esteem and confidence and feel confused. You cannot seem to hold on to positive thoughts but dwell on negative ones. You feel manipulated by your partner and you are beginning to question your own sanity (gaslighting).
You Find Yourself Defending Your Partner
You are always trying to defend your partner and cover up on his/her behalf especially for things you know are wrong or unethical. You do not want anyone to know the truth about your situation.
You Do Not Want to Go Home
You feel terrible after work or an event about going home. You seem to prefer spending longer hours at work or away from home.
You Cannot Have a Conversation with Your Partner Without Arguing
Your conversations with your partner seem to results in conflicts than resolution. You usually give up and let your partner blame you for everything.

You Are Having Panic or Anxiety Attacks
You are always panicking or having anxiety attacks when your partner comes home or calls you. You become jittery at the sight of your partner and cannot hold conversations with other people when your partner is around.
You Find It Hard to Sleep at Night
You are having sleepless nights and worry about what will happen when you wake up in the morning or during the night. Your mind is filled with negative thoughts of your relationship.
Your Partner Talks Down at You All The Time
Your partner does not seem to find anything good to say about you but constantly talks down at you and calls you names.

If you find yourself in a situation where any of these times apply, it is time to evaluate your life and make wise decisions. You need to be mentally, emotionally and physically together. Your happiness and health should be of utmost importance.

Schedule a coaching session with me and let's get you back on track. Always remember that your life is a gift and you only live once!

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