A lot of people end up in toxic relationships without really realizing it. Maybe you started out OK, but somehow realized that the person you’re with just isn’t made for you. You don’t know whether you should stay or leave. At the same time, you have a lot of positive feelings about the person you’re with. You’re comfortable, and there are a lot of good things you do actually like about the person. Here’s how to tell whether the relationship is truly toxic.

Your Relationship Isn’t About Shared Values

Most people do not do a very good job of defining their values. A lot of relationships these days are superficial. It’s about sex, or it’s about convenience. Sometimes, people do have shared values though, and this is when it gets tough. How compatible are you, really?

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