The Illusion of Good Times
Unhealthy relationships often have good moments that can overshadow the bad, making it hard to leave. Dr. Cortina Peters says your partner can do something bad 100 times, but when they switch it up that 101st time it seems like they’re changing. It’s important to be realistic about your relationship and look at how balanced the scale is.
Economic Dependence
Finances are another reason people stay in toxic relationships, especially when one partner controls the money. Dr. Cortina argues that when one person is in control and uses money against their partner, this is financial abuse. It’s key to observe and talk about this type of behavior before it gets worse.
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