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An Unhealthy Relationship

© Kristen Pasculli

We have probably all been in at least one unhealthy relationship at one time or another. They're the kind that drain us to the point of frustration, anger, fear and sadness.

Though all those emotions may be part of a healthy relationship at some time, when they persist, and you notice that the relationship is bringing you more pain than pleasure-- it may be time to consider getting out of it.

By stating, "unhealthy relationship," it can be any type of relationship--friendship or romance.

It is important to assess the relationships in your life to determine if they are healthy for you. Unhealthy relationships can hinder your mental growth and happiness, which is never good because you deserve to be happy and healthy.

But what if your partner is not abusive, or mean, or hurtful? Though there are many decent people out there with good qualities, sometimes those good qualities try to blind us from the fact that our relationships are unhealthy.

As nice as another person can be, and as much as we may love another person, just because they have good qualities about them, and you love them, are not always reasons to stay with somebody.

The purpose of a relationship is to grow. And when you are not growing anymore, or are beginning to notice that the negatives in the relationship are weighing you down, you may be in an unhealthy relationship. It is hard to break free of these relationships when the person is not outright abusive or cruel. But for your well-being, the person may not suit what can be best for you.

And what may be best for you is yourself.

After breaking off this type of relationship, it may be a good idea to take time for yourself. Many people have a first reaction to run back to the person they just broke up with, which is pretty normal. Get to know yourself, however, before you jump into another relationship, should you decide to break off an unhealthy one.

It may not always feel comfortable breaking off an unhealthy relationship, but those facing this problem must try to look into the future, and decide what kind of future they want for themselves. If you see yourself continuing to be unhappy, and feel deep down inside that you deserve more, it is in your best interest to get out of the relationship.

If you have hit a slump, that's a different story. It depends on the person whether or not they feel hindered by their partner. Some people go through rough times, and may be too quick to break free of a relationship that could have been a beautiful thing.

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