Washington, D.C. (Friday, January 4, 2019) – Did you sing the New Year’s song… but are still trying to shake that bad relationship. You know the words. “Should old acquaintance be forgot and never brought to mind.” How do you exit a toxic relationship and send that loved one packing for good? Our relationship experts have some advice on what to do when that “love so right turns so wrong.”

James Marshall-Relationship Counselor  Instagram @jamarshalljr

www.marshallministries.com

Nicole Turner-Detox Strategist & Author of Detox Your Relationship  Instgram @detoxforyourlife

www.detoxstrategist.com

Here are a few signs that you might be in a Toxic Relationship

1. The most serious warning signs include any form of violence, abuse or harassment, which should be dealt with immediately. But in many cases, the indicators of a toxic relationship are much more subtle.
2.  The first, and simplest, is persistent unhappiness. If a relationship stops bringing joy, and instead consistently makes you feel sad, angry, anxious or “resigned, like you’ve sold out,” it may be toxic.
3. Negative shifts in your mental health, personality or self-esteem are all red flags, too. These changes could range from clinically diagnosed conditions, such as depression, anxiety or eating disorders, to constantly feeling nervous or uncomfortable — especially around your partner. Feeling like you can’t talk with or voice concerns to your significant other is another sign that something is amiss, Fuller says.
4. You should also look out for changes in your other relationships, or in the ways you spend your free time.