Toxic relationships seem like they should be easy to let go. After all, they cause us stress and anxiety, and there’s a marked absence of respect and trust. Yet these relationships are often the most difficult to walk away from. The partners become emotionally dependent on one another, encouraging each other to stay despite their mutual misery. It’s impossible to experience emotional freedom while mired in toxic relationships. The longer we tolerate them, the longer we rob ourself of the opportunity to find healthier relationships and the happiness that accompanies them.
