Toxic Relationship Behaviors

Toxic Behaviors and what to do instead:

• You remind your friend about their past mistakes. Do This instead: Be present. Don't discuss past mistakes if they are not relevant anymore.
• You don't say what bothers you. Do This instead: Express what you feel and want. Don't let your friend guess.
• You threat to leave the relationship if you don't like something. Do This instead: Communicate your needs instead.
• You blame someone for your own emotions. Do This instead: Your emotions are independent of other people's actions. If you feel something, it's because you chose this feeling.
• Feel anger or jealous when your friend communicate with others. Do This instead: It's ok to feel Jelaous. Build trust: express your emotions and talk about boundries.
• Resolve a conflict by buying a gift. Do This instead: Discuss the feelings and the needs, and come up with a solution. Follow something like Non Violent Communication.

This is a summary of the article 6 Toxic Relationship Habits Most People Think Are Normal.