Why do people stay in toxic relationships? Explore three reasons—emotional dependence, fear of being alone, and trauma bonding—in this breakdown.
Top 3 Reasons We Stay in Toxic Relationships
Thinks I find along the way
Why do people stay in toxic relationships? Explore three reasons—emotional dependence, fear of being alone, and trauma bonding—in this breakdown.
Bright, shiny objects! 
For me, it was the trauma bonding. “A powerful psychological phenomenon that keeps people stuck in toxic relationships is trauma bonding—a cycle of abuse in which periods of mistreatment are interspersed with sporadic acts of kindness, affection, or remorse. These brief positive moments create a confusing emotional experience that deepens attachment rather than breaking it.” Now that I’m in a healthy, loving relationship I can see just how toxic it was for me to stay. How about you? Ever been in this spot?
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