How To Deal With Toxic Relationships?

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When it comes to toxic relationships, it can be a very daunting and overwhelming experience. You might feel trapped or helpless, but fear not, my friend! There are some positive solutions that you can try.

There Are Primarily Two Ways To Deal With These Kinds Of Situations – 1) Pray To God About The Issue 2) Talk Things Over With The Other Person. It’s Important To Remember That Toxic People Tend To Think They’re Always Right And Disregard Your Thoughts And Opinions. Setting Up Appropriate Boundaries Is Crucial In Guarding Your Heart From Being Infringed Upon By Others In Hurtful Or Disrespectful Ways!

Sometimes, ignoring them may be the last resort if nothing else works out for you. But have faith that The Holy Spirit has been working in your life and heart; perhaps this person needs more time to grow, too! Don’t lose hope because you deserve respect and love without any toxicity around you. Stay strong! ~ Bill Greguska

James 4:4  You adulterous people, don’t you know that friendship with the world means enmity against God? Therefore, anyone who chooses to be a friend of the world becomes an enemy of God.

 

 

 

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A relationship takes work, and it changes. And you go with the changes. It’s more good than bad times, but it’s not always good. You have to overcome those issues and move on. ~ David Burtka

1 Corinthians 15:33-34  Do not be misled: “Bad company corrupts good character.” Come back to your senses as you ought, and stop sinning, for some are ignorant of God—I say this to your shame.

 

 

 

Toxic Relationships Are Everywhere ~ What Can You Learn About Them!

The three primary qualities absent in toxic relationships are honesty, respect, and love. To avoid unhealthy relationships, you must set boundaries so that your rights are not violated, or you are abused in any way. Learn more about toxic relationships here on this page! Did you realize that toxic relationships will drain you if you are not careful? You may be in a bad relationship and not know what to do about it.  

Narcissistic abuse is a hypernym for the psychological, financial, sexual, and physical abuse of others by someone with narcissistic traits or suffering from narcissistic personality disorder.

Characteristics of Narcissists:

  • Shun introspection
  • Lack empathy
  • Become hypersensitive to slights
  • Act impulsively
  • Spoil others’ good moods
  • Deny or hide mistakes
  • Are driven by fear
  • Blame others
  • Stonewall or withdraw when upset
  • Get enraged when criticized
  • Pursue win-lose strategies
  • Hold grudges
  • Have one-way relationships

PsychologyToday.com/us/blog/narcissism-demystified/202106/13-common-behaviors-and-values-narcissistic-people

Toxic relationships that have gone unattended will tend to no longer exist in time, but some damage may be done. I have heard and believe friendship is the hardest ship to sail anywhere in the world! (unless, of course, you know a little bit about healthy relationships?) It can be tough to avoid toxic relationships in our society, but the good news is that you can set up some strategies to deal with toxic relationships in a civil and caring way. It may be possible for you to encourage the other person and possibly advise them on being less toxic, but only if the other person is willing to hear your advice. ~ Bill Greguska

 
1 Peter 5:7 Cast all your anxiety on Him because He cares for you.

 

 

7 Things to Avoid ~ To Get Along with Toxic People:

 

1) Don’t take toxic people’s behavior personally.

Everyone has their own cross that they are bearing, so try to be patient.

 

2) Don’t fight back verbally with toxic people. You will never win.

It may be easier said than done, but consider the source and try to turn the cheek. It is not worth the effort to prove yourself right or prove them wrong. “When a man’s ways are pleasing to the Lord, he makes even his enemies live at peace with him.” Proverbs 16:7

 

3) Don’t hold a resentment or a grudge with a toxic person.

Keep all things and people in an open palm, which means to let God deal with those difficult people in our lives.

 

4) Don’t try to change toxic people; keep them in prayer.

If we cannot change others, then we need to change how we react to them.

 

5) Don’t try to go out of your way to please toxic people.

There needs to be some boundaries established, or the difficult person will try to walk all over you.

 

6)  Don’t waste too much energy on toxic people. Let the Lord guide you.

Do not rent out free space in your head and heart to toxic people. It is not productive or healthy. In 2 Corinthians 10:5, Paul teaches that we should take every thought captive to the obedience of Christ.

 

7) Don’t talk about difficult people.

Use some self-discipline to avoid talking to toxic people unless you are talking to someone who may have insight into how to deal with them specifically.

Proverb 13:3 says, “He who guards his lips guards his life, but he who speaks rashly will come to ruin.”

 

 

How To Recognize A Toxic Relationship?

 

How To Change Toxic Relationships To Healthy Ones?

Three main qualities that are absent in toxic relationships are honesty, respect, and love. The most critical element is love because, without love, the relationship is doomed to fail.

Reevaluating your relationships will ultimately help you become the person God intended you to be. When you share your feelings with the unhealthy individual, make sure you do it in love and with a spirit that you want them to speak to you. You must be honest with yourself and others to prevent the relationship from becoming toxic.

Reconciliation is always the goal because Jesus preached and taught us to love, not hate.

 

 

Priorities To Practice To Keep In Mind Concerning Toxic Relationships!

  1. God

  2. Family

  3. Others

 

 

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Can Toxic Relationships In Marriage Be Healed?

We all have behaved like toxic people sometime in our life! If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone. Romans 12:18 

I must point out that it is a bit different from marriages since they are commitments to one another and God. We need to do everything possible to keep the relationship alive. Remember, God hates divorce, and breaking up the marriage is not the goal. Love and reconciliation are what God wants for us. 

 

 

Some Specific Scriptures To Encourage You:

1 Corinthians 15:33 ESV

Do not be deceived: “Bad company ruins good morals.”

Proverbs 13:20 ESV 

Whoever walks with the wise becomes wise, but the companion of fools will suffer harm.

Proverbs 4:23 ESV 

Keep your heart with all vigilance, for from it flow the springs of life.

Proverbs 18:24 ESV 

A man of many companions may come to ruin, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother.

Proverbs 17:17 ESV 

A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for adversity.

Romans 12:18 ESV 

If possible, so far as it depends on you, live peaceably with all.

 

 

How To Tell If A Woman Is Toxic?

 

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