Behaviours to check when your relationship deteriorates: Coach explains

Asserting dominance or being emotionally withdrawn can be very toxic for a relationship and wreck it beyond repair.

Published on: Jul 26, 2024 5:00 PM IST

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When one of the partners indulges in constant critiquing of the other partner, it creates a toxic one-sided relationship.

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Trying to take power or asserting dominance over the other person in the relationship can make them feel that they are not valued in the relationship.  (Unsplash)

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Taking for granted is a slow poison in a relationship and can wreck it. Talking to our partner in unloving ways can be toxic.  (Pixabay)

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Meeting codependent expectations should be taken seriously by both the partners – but when we put the blame on one partner, it can stress them out.  (Unsplash)

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We should look inwards and understand if the behaviour of the partner is triggering old fears and insecurities in us.  (Unsplash)

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We should be vulnerable and emotionally available in a relationship. If we emotionally withdraw or bottle up emotions to avoid conflict, it can turn the relationship toxic.  (Pexels)