Here Are The 5 ‘Toxic’ Habits In A Relationship That Aren’t Actually Toxic!

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Last Updated on December 30, 2019

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We all do our best to avoid toxic relationships but sometimes there is just no running away from a bad experience. After all, it’s from our failed experiences that we get to learn and grow as individuals and partners in a long-term relationship.

In our pursuit of healthy and stable relationships, we tend to scrutinize the behavior and words of potential partners that we have suspicions about. These toxic behaviors may include hostility, lack of respect, clinginess, morbid jealousy, passive-aggressive behavior, insults disguised as “jokes,” possessive behavior, and so on.

But, we often miss the fact that we might be confusing some important and healthy aspects of a relationship for toxic habits.

For example, did you know that feeling attraction towards other people, complaining about things to your partner, or choosing to spend time alone is not a toxic relationship habit? It’s about time that you realized that!

Read this list of the top five relationship habits that most people thought were toxic when they’re perfectly healthy.

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#1 – Complaining

People tend to think that everything about a complaining partner is toxic when that’s not entirely the truth. In other words, complaining about the things that matter or the small things that ruin your day is far from toxic, unlike complaining just for the sake of it and being mean in the process.

There is a huge difference between: “I am upset that you never take out the trash” and “Why are you always so useless?!”

As a couple, you want to voice your concerns in a healthy way to resolve them which helps you create and maintain a positive atmosphere in the relationship.

Also, don’t confuse pointless criticism with complaints that help you or your partner change bad habits and grow personally and as a couple.

Open communication is always the key.

#2 – Spending time apart

Don’t panic if your partner wants to spend time alone or label it as “toxic” behavior.

Every couple needs to breathe outside of the relationship and have time for themselves. In fact, they should for the sake of their own mental health.

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