BREAK THAT CYCLE IT IS TOXIC

 Dating and having interest in dating is an instrumental part of adolescence and merging into young adulthood. Dating relationship is normal and fine until it results into being: Healthy or unhealthy.  Healthy relationships/ friendships consist of various subsection which are, communication, respect, equity , care, fun, no abuse, boundaries etc. While unhealthy relationships/ friendships consists of disrespect, trust issues, health issues, abuse, lack of commitment, lack of fulfillment, inequality, lack of care and fear. Everyone admires and wishes to be loved and love in a way that brings out love to it blossoms of happiness, positive vibes and energy, supportive and companionship. 

It’s inevitable that most students will end up in a relationship during their time in the university. However,  not only does emotional abuse exist in dating relationships but also in friendships.Since campus is the best opportunity to socialize and make friends, getting to know people from different cultures, campus students are vulnerable to this. Due to the free time they have, freedom and lustful desires they grow bit by bit. 

Since it’s a possibility that many of the students if not most will end up being in these romantic relationships leading to healthy relationship or toxic, it’s important to be aware of these signs. According to National Domestic Violence Hotline some of the signs of an abusive relationship include;

• Tells you can never do anything right.
• Insults, shames you with put downs 
• Shows extreme jealousy of your friends and time spent away
• You always have to say where, when and why you are heading somewhere 
• Prevents you from making decisions 
• Makes you feel always as the victim 
• Always fighting for no apparent reason 
• Acts like narcissists 

Blackmails you into doing something harmful.

Make sure that these signs do not go in acknowledged, because there is nothing more in important than safety and well being of a person.