Common Signs Of An Unhealthy Relationship

Are you in an unhealthy relationship? Here are some common signs that your relationship may need some work or it may be time to walk...

You're On A Daily Emotional Roller Coaster

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One minute your significant other is loving and the next, punishing you for things not going correctly. Manipulation plays a huge role in the constant emotional roller coaster ride of arguments and apologies.

They Treat You Like A Pet, Not A Partner

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Your partner treats you like an object or property. They constantly try to exert dominance over you.

They Control Everything About Your Life

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Your partner keeps a tight control on all things: your phone calls or texts, your email, your car, who you see and what you are doing.

You'll Do Anything They Ask

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You'll go out of your way to please your significant other, no matter how much they've hurt you or how much you have to sacrifice, it beats getting "the lecture" or starting a confrontation.

They Control You Through Emotions

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They are a grand manipulator and will sulk, threaten to leave, and emotionally punish you for not following their idea of how things should be. They will try to make you feel guilty any time you exert your will and assert what is right for you. At times they may appear apologetic and loving, but they begin acting up again when they feel they have your forgiveness.

You Make Excuses For Them Constantly

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You find yourself having to rush to their defense whenever they are brought up in conversation. You make excuses for their behavior, regardless of the situation.

They Are Extremely Jealous

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A prominent trait of an unhealthy relationship. They are often jealous of you, your relationship with other people, or even your dreams or goals. Their jealousy and rage stems from the lack of control they feel over those aspects of your life.

You're Afraid To Talk To Them Even About The Little Things

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You're afraid to tell your partner about a normal happening -your car needs new brakes or you have to work late, because you're not sure how they will react.

They Expect You To Be A Servant

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They go through life feeling entitled to be treated like royalty, and wants you to be a willing servant. They expect you to do everything without acknowledging they're not helping.

Constant Insults

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Your partner is constantly sniping or picking at things you do or say. This makes you feel like you always have to be on the defense.

You Put Them Above Everything Else

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You make yourself available to your partner no matter what the personal cost, just to avoid a confrontation.

You Don't Want Anyone Else To Be Around Them

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You no longer want to bring your significant other around your friends or family because you're afraid of how they will behave in front of your loved ones.

They Punish You For Time Away

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They want you all to themselves. If you do go somewhere or do something without your partner, or even if he or she goes along but others are also there, they will punish you later. They will get upset, all because you were not exclusively hanging out with him or her.

They Blame Others

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If your significant others always blames everything on something or someone else, this is a bad sign. It is not a healthy relationship if your partner can't take responsibility and never really admits to being at fault.