How to recover from a toxic relationship

1. The first and most important thing to do is to realize that you are not responsible for the other person’s happiness.

2. Take some time for yourself. Spend time with family and friends, do things that make you happy, and take care of yourself physically and emotionally.

3. Don’t try to change the other person or fix them. They need to want to change themselves.

4. Don’t keep score of who did what and who is to blame. That only keeps the hurt and anger alive.

5. Don’t bring up the past. It’s over and done with and can’t be changed.

6. Forgive the other person. Forgiveness is for you, not them. It will help you to let go of the anger and pain.

7. Don’t try to control the other person or the relationship. That only leads to resentment and conflict.

8. Communicate openly and honestly. Don’t hold back your thoughts and feelings.

9. Be assertive, not aggressive. Stand up for yourself and what you believe in, but do it in a way that is respectful of the other person.

10. Respect the other person’s feelings and opinions, even if you don’t agree with them.

11. Don’t take things personally. The other person’s words and actions are not about you.

12. Don’t make assumptions. Ask for clarification if you are not sure about something.

13. Don’t play games or try to manipulate the other person. That will only backfire and damage the relationship.

14. Be honest with yourself. If you are not happy with the way things are, be honest about it.

15. Be honest with the other person. If you are not happy with the way things are, tell them.

16. Keep your promises. If you say you are going to do something, do it.

17. Don’t make threats. Threats only damage the relationship and make the other person defensive.

18. Be willing to compromise. There is usually room for compromise if both people are willing to work towards it.

19. Don’t try to change the other person. Accept them for who they are.

20. Don’t expect perfection. Everyone has flaws and no one is perfect.

21. Don’t dwell on the negative. Try to focus on the positive aspects of the other person and the relationship.

22. Don’t sweat the small stuff. Not everything is worth getting upset about.

23. Don’t play the victim. Take responsibility for your own happiness.

24. Don’t try to control the situation. Accept that there are things you can’t control.

25. Don’t take things too seriously. Lighten up and enjoy life.

26. Don’t hold grudges. Let go of the anger and resentment.

27. Don’t make assumptions. Ask questions and get clarification.

28. Don’t try to read the other person’s mind. You will only be disappointed.

29. Don’t make assumptions about the future. Take things one day at a time.

30. Don’t take things for granted. Appreciate what you have.

31. Don’t assume that the other person knows how you feel. Tell them.

32. Don’t assume that the other person knows what you want. Tell them.

33. Don’t assume that the other person knows what you need. Tell them.

34. Don’t assume that the other person will always be there. cherish the time you have together.

35. Don’t expect the other person to always agree with you. Respect their opinions.

36. Don’t expect the other person to always do things your way. compromise.

37. Don’t expect the other person to always be in a good mood. They are human and have bad days too.

38. Don’t take the other person for granted. Show them how much you appreciate them.

39. Don’t try to change the other person. Accept them for who they are.

40. Don’t try to control the other person. They are their own person and have a right to make their own decisions.

41. Don’t try to fix the other person. They need to want to change themselves.

42. Don’t play games or try to manipulate the other person. That will only backfire and damage the relationship.

43. Be honest with yourself. If you are not happy with the way things are, be honest about it.

44. Be honest with the other person. If you are not happy with the way things are, tell them.

45. Keep your promises. If you say you are going to do something, do it.

46. Don’t make threats. Threats only damage the relationship and make the other person defensive.

47. Be willing to compromise. There is usually room for compromise if both people are willing to work towards it.

48. Don’t try to change the other person. Accept them for who they are.

49. Don’t expect perfection. Everyone has flaws and no one is perfect.

50. Don’t dwell on the negative. Try to focus on the positive aspects of the other person and the relationship.