Some people are better than others at spotting toxic relationships.
And often, that insight comes at a price: they’ve had one themselves, or they know someone who has.
The toxic relationship quotes in this list come from people with hard-earned wisdom.
And if you read some wise words from these people, you’re less likely to stay in a destructive relationship.
Think of the following quotes as the words of a friend who loves you too much to keep silent.
He reached in, plucked out your heart, and then slammed it on the ground and stomped.
You may have broken up; it may just be a big fight; whichever the case, you’re hurting — badly.
As such, you may be wondering: Is he hurting, too?
Does he feel bad about how things ended?
Today, we’re exploring signs he feels guilty for hurting you.
We’ll look at how guys generally react when they know they’ve behaved poorly, then unpack 19 things that signal when a man is ashamed of his actions.
You did the unthinkable – you stepped out on the guy you love.
You’re not sure what it all means, but you sure as heck know it wasn’t your finest moment.
We all know relationships can be a rollercoaster, and sometimes we end up making mistakes we never thought we would.
If you've recently cheated on your boyfriend and you're feeling overwhelmed, we totally get it.
You're probably drowning in guilt, shame, and uncertainty.
Don't worry, though – you're not alone in this, and there's a path to figuring things out.
Let's explore how to approach this tough situation and start working towards healing and making things right again.
Embark on an empowering journey through our curated mental toughness quotes collection.
These inspiring quotes will help you develop resilience, boost your self-confidence, and ignite your inner courage.
Regardless of the obstacles you face, these words of wisdom are here to support and encourage you as you strive to achieve your goals and conquer life's challenges.
When was the last time you caught yourself using words that hurt someone else?
Were you aware at the time of why you used them?
Or were you just saying something you thought was funny?
For that matter, why do we ever use hurtful words to describe someone?
Maybe we take some pleasure in finding a particularly apt insult for someone who has wronged us.
And we enjoy feeling superior, even a little bit, to someone who has made us feel smaller, less important, or less intelligent.
So, we say something to “put them in their place.”
But instead of making us feel better, those offensive words and expressions, whenever they come to mind, only serve to keep us angry or on the defensive, prolonging the pain and keeping us stuck in the past.
Sometimes, though, we use offensive words without even realizing it.
You can probably think of a list of hurtful words and phrases that have become the go-to expressions of people you’ve met.
And you want to tell them, “It is not okay to say that!”
But then you wonder what you might be saying — without intending to harm anyone — that others find offensive or controversial.