First, know that a relationship can be toxic any kind of relationship, not just between romantic partners. And the label “toxic” can be applied to a variety of bad relationships—emotionally or physically abusive relationships are just one extreme.

The biggest sign you are in a toxic relationship is that you are unhappy. If you don’t enjoy spending time with this person and instead feel anxious, sad, or just plain bad when you’re with them, it’s time to take a close look at the relationship and figure out what’s wrong. Sometimes you can work through what makes it toxic, and other times you just have to walk away.

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Some specific behaviors this could indicate that the person is toxic to you:

• Excessive negativity
• Control (subtle or overt)
• passive aggression
• do not take ownership
• constantly undermining you
• Make you feel incapable of voicing concerns