No relationship is perfect, but there's a vast difference between imperfection and damaging. Toxic relationships thrive on contempt and power play and in turn can have a dramatic effect on how we value ourselves. They can also be very difficult to spot once you find yourself deeply involved in one.

In this episode Dr Linda breaks down the telltale signs to look for if you think you might be in a toxic relationship and dishes out 5 tips on what you can do about it.

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This episode is sponsored by Chrysalis Courses. Visit their website for more details on how you could take a step towards a career in counselling. 

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