(SCROLL FOR CONTENT WARNINGS/TIMESTAMPS) - Being in a "secret" engagement should probably be the first sign you're in a toxic relationship, but when you're crazy in love...crazy just seems like love. Next week's episode has something everyone can relate to. Whether you were in a toxic relationship or just had to hear about one from a friend, we dive into the reasons why people stay in relationships that just aren't good for them.I'm verified on Spotify!!! 

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Check out my Break Up Playlists Here: https://open.spotify.com/user/22nnbzo6iuxetz4f6dtczrabaTimestamps(01:38) 

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Abby and Coworker Justin Read the Submission(04:56)

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 Interview Begins/How they met(06:02)

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The "proposal" story no one knows about(08:37)

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 When things started to go south....(10:46)

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 "I've never cheated on you but...."(11:59)

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The texts that tipped her off that something was up(15:03) 

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When the relationship (almost) ended completely(16:13) 

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The humiliating public argument(17:31)

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 The couple tries to work things out(19:14)

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 Why she chose to stay in the relationship(22:22) 

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If she could go back and do things differently....(24:43)

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 The hardest thing about ending this relationship(28:23)

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 Closing announcements

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Resources:The National Domestic Violence Hotline 1-800-799-7233 (SAFE) www.ndvh.orgNational Dating Abuse Helpline 1-866-331-9474 www.loveisrespect.orgThe Love and Abuse Podcast: https://loveandabuse.com/the-podcast/How To Recognize Emotional Abuse: https://www.healthline.com/health/signs-of-mental-abuse

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Steps to help you leave an abusive relationship: https://www.helpguide.org/articles/abuse/getting-out-of-an-abusive-relationship.htm

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SUBMIT A BREAK UP STORY: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1JhayC6xUgMldTWgiQRa2mfzSXfac7kY0yOSaOAu5p8M/editCW: abuse

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