People are dumb.

Sometimes don’t you wish that some people would stop? They keep dangling some piece of delicious looking fruit in your face and then just chucking it right across the room. That piece of fruit is the relationship between you two. You have done nothing but be an amazing friend/partner/family member to them and put 100% in the relationship and they don’t even care. You would do literally anything for them and they would never do the same.

This is called a TOXIC relationship.

This can be a romantic relationship, a friendship, or even a family member. You have to learn to break away from these relationships. Sure it can be hard and trust me I know from personal experience, but we have to come to our senses and just let that person go.

They could mean the world to you, but it’s not fair to put yourself in a situation where you are giving your all and the other is not giving anything at all. All they are giving is heartache and grief. When they start to get lonely they pop right back into your life expecting you to be their friend again.

At first, you may do it because you’re a doormat. You need to realize that this isn't what you need to do.You need to refuse to be treated like this. Don’t fall for that stupid plea about how they are lonely and they need you. You are not the only person that they know. There are thousands of other people that they can surround themselves with to stop their eternal loneliness.

A toxic relationship is known for using manipulation tactics as well.

They will make you feel guilty for something that THEY DID TO YOU. Or even worse they will manipulate you back every time. If we start setting some boundaries and showing this person that you won’t be treated this way then the relationship may strengthen. Most of the time this is not the answer though and you may just have to learn to distance yourself. How do we set these boundaries? Well, it’s pretty easy. Just say no.

Whenever they ask for something say no. If they want to call you and you know that it’ll just make everything worse then don’t hit that green button.

Toxic relationships are emotionally draining and no one should have to go through it. So if you feel like you are stuck in a toxic relationship GET OUT. I hope this article will help you get a little further on your journey to happiness.