When it comes to friendships and relationships, we have all had ones that have flourished, and been successful. We all have also had some friendships and relationships that just did not work out and mutually ended. And unfortunately, we have all had some friendships and relationships that were bad, and just plain messy.

The bad relationships of all kinds may be looked upon negatively, but in the end, they are just important reminders of what we truly deserve and what we should be looking for the next time we seek a new friendship or a new romantic partner.

There are many different factors that go into a bad friendship, whether is it beginning poorly or even deteriorating over time. If you notice that you are involved in an unhealthy relationship of any kind that has any of these factors, my suggestion is to end things before they get worse. Here of some to watch out for:

When it comes to romantic relationships, there are both physical and emotional connections involved. Though the two might be similar, they are definitely not the same by any means.

In friendships, the connection is typically only emotional. Concerning both of these connections, it's extremely important to share how you feel and to make sure your emotions are validated and always taken into consideration.

When trusting somebody and sharing your emotions with them, it's important to see if your friends or significant other can respond responsibly to your feelings. Essentially that is how bonds are built, maintained and how they can continue to grow and change for the better.

Boundaries are another factor that can either make or break any kind of relationship. When you make the effort to set defined boundaries in a relationship, you are creating a property line that defines where you end, and someone else begins.

The best relationships hold this standard at a high level of importance and make the valiant effort to have respect for the other person. In my opinion, respect is one of the most important elements of any healthy relationship.

Make sure you feel like you can have your own space and time alone when needed and make sure you always have control of your own body. If not, I'd suggest cutting the relationship off as quickly as you can.

As we all know, everybody has flaws and the way that someone handles the flaws of others can indicate how good or bad the relationship truly is. Nobody is perfect and nobody will ever be, despite the fact that somebody might view somebody as perfect. Beauty is in fact in the eye of the beholder.

When it comes to relationships, significant others sometimes pressure their partners to act or look a certain way so that they will ultimately be happy and satisfied. In friendships, there is pressure to never make a mistake or to never let the other person down. Being aware of these things can help make sure that both relationships and friendships don't fail because of this.

Finally, feeling like you and your partner or your friend are equals is a vital part of any friendship or relationship. Particularly, in relationships, society sets the standard for one person to always be in charge and the other to play the role of being submissive when in reality it shouldn't be that way.

If you relate to any of these factors, or all of them, I urge you get out of this unhealthy relationship or friendship right away. I know it is easier said than done, but remember you are worth so much more than how this person treats you and you deserve to be free from them holding you back, or down. Make sure to only surround yourself with people who love you, care for you, and respect you.