Fustany Team 
A toxic relationship can exist between lovers, friends, or even family members; it can be anything that doesn't feel right. When you're in a toxic relationship, there's so much working against you that you can't get away from the other person. It's a combination of physical, emotional, and psychological factors that occur concurrently in the relationship and deepen your connection to the toxic person; it can happen without you noticing or something you're aware of but don't know what to do about; well, let me help you and tell you all about it and answer the most important question, "why do we love toxic relationships?"
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1. Being in a toxic relationship makes you feel different
There are two types of people: broken people who seek out other broken people to be with, and broken people who try to be with people who will heal them. Being in a toxic relationship means two broken people being together, with one pulling the other into the dark.
Let me explain further: a narcissistic and emotionally unavailable person is good at doing things to make you feel like they care and love you in limited doses, and here you need to take the time to consider what kind of love you've been accepting for a long time and were unaware of. They will make you believe they are doing everything when, in fact, they are not. You will find them at the beginning of any relationship, love bombing you, but not because they love you, but because they are psychologically manipulating you.
If you're wondering what "love bombing" is, They lavish you with affection and attention, and let's be honest, getting it is very satisfying and difficult to resist, but keep in mind that everything must have a healthy balance to it. You're probably wondering what's the problem with that. This is something you should always keep in mind; two early signs of being love-bombed are constant attention and pressure for you to commit to their terms in your relationship quickly. They pay you infrequent and inconsistent attention. And it's usually on their terms. You may begin to suspect that you are in a toxic relationship at this point.
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2. Not figuring out a person will lead you back into a toxic relationship
As humans, we are very curious people who always want to know more, and not understanding the person in front of you makes you want to get to know them, but you need to take a moment to understand that the fact that they are inconsistent with you is a sign that you should not stay in this relationship, as this is making you question yourself and your partner more than it is making you comfortable. That is why, if you suspect a toxic relationship, you should look for someone who will love you all the time, not just when they feel like it.
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3. You have no idea what healthy love is
This is a big one; you've always experienced love in a way that you never thought about whether it was healthy or not, and now you have to sit with yourself and ask yourself if you're okay with some of the love that has been given to you. Or did your partner persuade you that this is what you want? And once you've figured it out, you'll understand what healthy love is and what you want from your partner rather than what you're given. Always prioritize your needs and your level of comfort.
4. You attract people who are emotionally unavailable
You say you want a relationship, but in reality, you are afraid of losing yourself in this relationship, or maybe you've been hurt in the past and are still afraid of being hurt again, and that's where you are emotionally unavailable, and that's where you attract someone like you, and you get with someone who is not as invested, thinking that if they leave you won't be hurt, but what you don't realize is that you are protecting yourself by being with someone toxic who will not solve this problem. That is why, before entering into a relationship, it is always best to heal first.
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5. Your ex wants you back in some way
Let's say you were in a toxic relationship and were able to end things and heal yourself from all the downs you felt in this toxic relationship, and when you start doing well, they text you that they want you back, and because we usually go back to what we are used to, afraid of trying something new, this is where the cycle of being in a toxic relationship attracts you back. So, the next time they text you, remember how you felt when you were with them and how happy you are now. Thinking that if you don't get back to them, you'll never find love again is a toxic thought that you should avoid.
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Final thoughts..
Just remember that you always deserve more, and if you are asking for love, they are not the one, and if you are manipulated into doing something you don't want in the name of love, this is not true, love should not be taken for granted or pressed into doing things you don't want, and you should be free to express your love in whatever way you are comfortable with. It's perfectly acceptable to want space, to disagree, and to seek privacy. Instead of being afraid of your partner, you should feel safe around them.
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