12 Signs You're In A Toxic Relationship Without Realizing It

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Sometimes it can be hard to tell if the person you're dating is wrong for you — especially if you've been together a long time. You might think that you're a solid couple, and then out of nowhere, you start seeing signs you're in a toxic relationship, and you have no idea how you got there. First of all, don't blame yourself. Toxic relationships happen all the time. Everyone is just trying to do their best and hopefully end up with someone who understands and loves them eternally. Human beings are also built to adapt to any and all environments — even emotional environments — so the signs that your relationship has turned toxic might have been subtle.

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