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If You’re Stuck in a Toxic Relationship, You’re Probably Telling Yourself These Lies
5 excuses people make to justify toxic relationships
A toxic relationship is draining; it’s a major cause of depression.
Unfortunately, most people stay in toxic relationships because they lie to themselves about why can’t leave.
If you’re in a toxic relationship, lying to yourself or making excuses for your partner’s bad behavior won’t make your life better. It makes it worse.
In a long-term study that followed more than 10,000 people for more than 10 years, those in a bad relationship had a higher risk of developing heart problems, including a fatal cardiac event.
To get out of a toxic relationship, you must first recognize the lies you’re telling yourself and be willing to accept the harsh truth.
In this article, we’ll explore some common lies people use to justify being in toxic relationships, why they don’t make things better, and what you can do instead.
“I Love My Partner”
One of the biggest lies you can tell yourself to justify staying in a bad relationship is clinging to the idea that you still love your partner.
