Relationships can be beautiful, offering happiness, friendship, and security. These unions can keep you young and feeling your best. On the other hand, there are relationships that are considered toxic.

These relationships can do the opposite of their counterparts. So, why do people remain in these partnerships?

1. Low self-esteem

2. Financial dependence

3. Shame

4. Shared investments

5. Weighing options

6. Manipulation

7. Doing it for the kids

8. Inability to see the truth

9. Love

In rare circumstances, love will be the reason you stay. No matter how bad the relationship gets, you may still retain feelings for your partner. This is probably one of the hardest unions to break, and the most painful. I hate to tell you this, but love is not enough.

Change is not bad

Ending a relationship, especially if it’s one that’s lasted a decade or more, will seem almost impossible. There will come a time, however, that you will understand that it’s time to go. When you feel this pull, don’t ignore it. It’s best to start the process and move on in life.

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