The commonly known addictions are alcohol, sex and drugs.
However, did you know that people can also get addicted to relationships?
Most often, addictive relationships negatively affect the mental and physical well being of a person.
The following signs show that you are addicted to a relationship:
1. You rely on your partner for happiness
At some point in life, you may feel down.
When the only thing that can cheer you up is your partner or the relationship, then you definitely are in an addictive relationship.
2. You have trouble ending the relationship
You know you are in a bad or abusive relationship, but you cannot end it.
You fear to be alone. And that fear seems stronger than the fact that you are in a relationship where you get less than what you deserve.
3. You think you can change your partner
The idea that you can change someone is misplaced.
Change comes from within.
If you think that your partner can get rid of a few things in his or her life and that you are the one to do it, then you are in a wrong relationship.
4. You quickly move on to another relationship after a break-up
If you quickly move on after a breakup, then your fear of being alone is strong.
You want to seek validation in a new relationship, to fill the hole left by the previous one.
5. You never say no
When you are in an addictive relationship, you fear to speak your mind.
You think that by opposing your partner, you will end up breaking up.
You always agree to avoid disagreements, just to keep the relationship intact, even if you are hurting.
6. You can’t stop thinking about a relationship that has ended
When a relationship ends, you cannot stop thinking about it.
You think that it was the best relationship and that you cannot find a better partner than the one you broke up with.
7. Your partner’s happiness is more important than yours
Often, you do not want to offend your partner.
You sacrifice your happiness just to make them happy.
This is a sign of addiction. #hivisasaoriginal #MyLifestyle