While many people want a loving and mutually satisfying relationship with another person, many people struggle in toxic relationships. A toxic relationship comes at a significant cost to the traumatized party and can be the result of personal problems and unhealthy relationship dynamics. Whether the toxic partner is abusive, abuses drugs and alcohol, or has betrayed you through infidelity, it is common for self-esteem to take a severe hit. However, if you are satisfied that you have done everything you can and are ready to leave the relationship, there is a light at the end of the tunnel. Here are 5 benefits of leaving your toxic relationship:
1. Your focus on your own life and your priorities will increase. A toxic relationship takes a lot of time and mental energy to maintain as you struggle to figure out how to improve it and how to prevent your partner’s harmful behavior from occurring. Freed from that burden, you have the freedom to imagine who you want to be and where you want to go in life.
2. You will begin to have more confidence in your own judgment and decision making. Often times, a toxic relationship leaves you feeling helpless, inferior, and even crazy. As you move away from negative messages from your partner, you will see that you are able to manage your life and make good decisions.
3. Relationships with others in your life will improve. It is likely that you have withdrawn from your relationships or have been less committed. Being so engrossed in trying to deal with your own real relationship issues doesn’t leave much of the ability to fully engage in the lives and struggles of others that matter to you. Your partner may have even pressured you to stay away from certain people or tried to isolate you from others.
4. You will no longer have to live your life walking on eggshells so as not to alter or provoke your partner’s behavior. Instead of having to deal with chaos and unpredictability on a day-to-day basis, you will be able to live your life in peace and emotional stability.
5. Your feelings of depression will ease. In many cases, a toxic relationship results in feelings of depression due to the hurtful behaviors of your partner. Away from this influence, you will probably see things in a more positive light.