6 Things To Understand After Ending A Toxic Relationship:
1. It's OK to grieve: even in toxic relationships, there are good times and positive aspects of the person that we miss. The ending of any relationship will bring up grief, and it's ok to let yourself feel whatever you feel.
2. You might need to heal and process: journal, write letters to you inner child, write a letter to your ex letting it all out (and don't send it), or talk to someone you trust. Everyone processes differently, so find a way to work through what you feel.
3. There may be a pattern: our relationships mirror our familiar childhood dynamics. Which is why we often date similar people in a different bodies. Notice the traits and patterns with your relationships, this will help you grow.
4. It's important to protect your energy, you're human. After the breakup emotions will be intense. You might need to remove them as friends on social media, block them, or ask them to not contact you. You know what you need, honor it.
5. Just because you miss someone doesn't mean you're meant to be: missing people is natural, especially after they've been a major part of our lives. This isn't a sign you're healthy for each other, or meant to be in each other's lives.
6. You may need to place boundaries: post breakup friends or family might bring up your partner. They may tell you they saw your partner, or say things like "you're so much better off."
This is well meaning, and also not helpful.
This is well meaning, and also not helpful.
Set a boundary: "I'm not in a space to hear about or talk about x right now."
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