{"id":65955,"date":"2022-06-08T07:20:55","date_gmt":"2022-06-08T05:20:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.paarbalance.de\/toxische-beziehung\/"},"modified":"2026-05-05T07:43:33","modified_gmt":"2026-05-05T05:43:33","slug":"toxische-beziehung","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.paarbalance.de\/en\/toxische-beziehung\/","title":{"rendered":"Toxic relationship &#8211; How to recognize it and what to do?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span data-tcb-events=\"\"><img alt='Standard Blog-Post' src='https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/6a4c6b6669af197cf3ed4086bb9bc3968c59737b7f53282f91990b1d0adc7740?s=256&#038;d=https%3A%2F%2Fb3247eyo-a.myrdbx.io%2Fwp-content%2Fplugins%2Fthrive-visual-editor%2Feditor%2Fcss%2Fimages%2Fauthor_image.png&#038;r=g' srcset='https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/6a4c6b6669af197cf3ed4086bb9bc3968c59737b7f53282f91990b1d0adc7740?s=512&#038;d=https%3A%2F%2Fb3247eyo-a.myrdbx.io%2Fwp-content%2Fplugins%2Fthrive-visual-editor%2Feditor%2Fcss%2Fimages%2Fauthor_image.png&#038;r=g 2x' class='avatar avatar-256 photo avatar avatar-256 photo avatar avatar-256 photo avatar avatar-256 photo avatar avatar-256 photo avatar avatar-256 photo avatar avatar-256 photo avatar avatar-256 photo avatar avatar-256 photo avatar avatar-256 photo avatar avatar-256 photo avatar avatar-256 photo avatar avatar-256 photo avatar avatar-256 photo avatar avatar-256 photo avatar avatar-256 photo avatar avatar-256 photo avatar avatar-256 photo avatar avatar-256 photo avatar avatar-256 photo avatar avatar-256 photo avatar avatar-256 photo avatar avatar-256 photo avatar avatar-256 photo avatar avatar-256 photo avatar avatar-256 photo avatar avatar-256 photo avatar avatar-256 photo avatar avatar-256 photo avatar avatar-256 photo avatar avatar-256 photo avatar avatar-256 photo avatar avatar-256 photo avatar avatar-256 photo avatar avatar-256 photo avatar avatar-256 photo avatar avatar-256 photo avatar avatar-256 photo avatar avatar-256 photo avatar avatar-256 photo avatar avatar-256 photo avatar avatar-256 photo avatar avatar-256 photo avatar avatar-256 photo avatar avatar-256 photo avatar avatar-256 photo avatar avatar-256 photo avatar avatar-256 photo avatar avatar-256 photo avatar avatar-256 photo avatar avatar-256 photo avatar avatar-256 photo avatar avatar-256 photo avatar avatar-256 photo avatar avatar-256 photo avatar avatar-256 photo avatar avatar-256 photo avatar avatar-256 photo avatar avatar-256 photo avatar avatar-256 photo avatar avatar-256 photo avatar avatar-256 photo avatar avatar-256 photo avatar avatar-256 photo avatar avatar-256 photo avatar avatar-256 photo avatar avatar-256 photo avatar avatar-256 photo avatar avatar-256 photo avatar avatar-256 photo avatar avatar-256 photo avatar avatar-256 photo avatar avatar-256 photo avatar avatar-256 photo avatar avatar-256 photo avatar avatar-256 photo avatar avatar-256 photo avatar avatar-256 photo avatar avatar-256 photo avatar avatar-256 photo avatar avatar-256 photo avatar avatar-256 photo avatar avatar-256 photo avatar avatar-256 photo avatar avatar-256 photo avatar avatar-256 photo avatar avatar-256 photo avatar avatar-256 photo avatar avatar-256 photo avatar avatar-256 photo avatar avatar-256 photo avatar avatar-256 photo avatar avatar-256 photo avatar avatar-256 photo avatar avatar-256 photo avatar avatar-256 photo avatar avatar-256 photo avatar avatar-256 photo avatar avatar-256 photo avatar avatar-256 photo tve_image' height='256' width='256'  data-d-f=\"author\" title=\"Standard Blog-Post\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" loading='lazy' decoding='async'\/><\/span><span data-shortcode=\"tcb_post_author_name\" data-shortcode-name=\"Author name\" data-extra_key=\"\" data-attr-link=\"1\" data-attr-target=\"0\" data-attr-rel=\"0\" data-option-inline=\"1\" data-attr-static-link=\"{&quot;className&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;href&quot;:&quot;https:\/\/www.paarbalance.de\/en\/author\/jgastner\/&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;Dr. Judith Gastner&quot;,&quot;data-css&quot;:&quot;tve-u-192dfc86c24&quot;,&quot;class&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\" data-attr-css=\"tve-u-192dfc86c24\" style=\"text-decoration: none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.paarbalance.de\/en\/author\/jgastner\/\" title=\"Dr. Judith Gastner\">Dr. Judith Gastner<\/a><\/span><span style=\"\">Paartherapeutin und Psychotherapeutin<\/span><span style=\"\">Category:<\/span><span data-attr-css=\"tve-u-192dfc86c19\" data-attr-link=\"1\" data-attr-rel=\"0\" data-attr-static-link=\"{&quot;className&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;href&quot;:&quot;https:\/\/www.paarbalance.de\/en\/category\/beziehung-partnerschaft\/&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;Relationship &amp; 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Dezember 2025 <\/span><\/span><strong><span style=\"\">Quality assurance<\/span><\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.paarbalance.de\/en\/prof-dr-ludwig-schindler\/\" style=\"outline: none;\"><span>Prof. Dr. Dr. Ludwig Schindler<\/span><\/a><span style=\"\">Share this article \ud83d\udc47\ud83c\udffb<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/?text=https:\/\/www.paarbalance.de\/toxische-beziehung\/\" target=\"_blank\"><\/a><a href=\"mailto:?subject=Toxische Beziehung - Wie erkennen und was tun?&amp;body=Ich habe diesen interessanten Artikel gefunden: https:\/\/www.paarbalance.de\/toxische-beziehung\/\" target=\"_blank\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/t.me\/share\/url?url=https:\/\/www.paarbalance.de\/toxische-beziehung\/&amp;text=Ich habe diesen interessanten Artikel gefunden:\" target=\"_blank\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?url=https:\/\/www.paarbalance.de\/toxische-beziehung\/&amp;text=Ich habe diesen interessanten Artikel gefunden:\" target=\"_blank\"><\/a><a href=\"#\" target=\"_blank\"><\/a>[tcb-script]document.addEventListener(&#8220;DOMContentLoaded&#8221;, function() {    const copyLinks = document.querySelectorAll(&#8220;.copy-link&#8221;);    copyLinks.forEach(link =&gt; {        link.addEventListener(&#8220;click&#8221;, function(event) {            event.preventDefault();            const textToCopy = &#8220;https:\/\/www.paarbalance.de\/toxische-beziehung\/&#8221;;            navigator.clipboard.writeText(textToCopy).then(function() {                alert(&#8220;Link wurde in die Zwischenablage kopiert!&#8221;);            }).catch(function(error) {                alert(&#8220;Fehler beim Kopieren des Links: &#8221; + error);            });        });    });});[\/tcb-script]<span><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Sketch of a man handcuffing a woman, kneeling on the floor, in a toxic relationship\" data-id=\"59350\" data-init-width=\"800\" data-init-height=\"260\" src=\"https:\/\/www.paarbalance.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Artikel-Header-Toxische-Beziehung.jpg\" data-width=\"734\" data-height=\"238\" width=\"734\" height=\"238\" style=\"aspect-ratio: auto 800 \/ 260;\" title=\"Overview of Toxic Relationships\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em><em>Anyone suffering in their relationship should seek help as soon as possible, before it&#8217;s too late.<\/em><\/em><\/p>\n<p><span><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"59982\" width=\"30\" data-init-width=\"150\" height=\"30\" data-init-height=\"150\" title=\"PaarBalance Divider Icon\" src=\"https:\/\/www.paarbalance.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/PaarBalance-Divider-Icon.png\" data-width=\"30\" data-height=\"30\" style=\"aspect-ratio: auto 150 \/ 150;\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"\"><strong>\u261d\ud83c\udffb Quick start: Toxic relationship &#8211; How to recognize it and what to do?<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"\"><span style=\"\"><strong><strong>What does a toxic relationship mean?<\/strong> <\/strong> Recognize the signs of a toxic relationship and understand why it&#8217;s so harmful to your well-being.<a href=\"#tve-jump-191ff7dd0fe\"> Learn more here. \u2193<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"\"><span style=\"\"><strong>Is your partner toxic? &#8211; Uncover toxic patterns:<\/strong> Whether manipulation or dependency \u2013 toxic relationships often follow certain patterns. Find out if you&#8217;re trapped in such a dynamic and how you can break free. <a href=\"#tve-jump-191ff7d43b1\" style=\"outline: none;\">Read more here \u2193<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"\"><span style=\"\"><strong>Save your relationship <\/strong><strong>or end it?<\/strong> Sometimes there&#8217;s hope \u2013 sometimes not. Find out when it&#8217;s worth fighting for your relationship and when it&#8217;s time to draw a clear line. <a href=\"#tve-jump-191ff7cfa73\" style=\"outline: none;\">Our couples therapists&#8217; recommendation. \u2193<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"59982\" width=\"30\" data-init-width=\"150\" height=\"30\" data-init-height=\"150\" title=\"PaarBalance Divider Icon\" src=\"https:\/\/www.paarbalance.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/PaarBalance-Divider-Icon.png\" data-width=\"30\" data-height=\"30\" style=\"aspect-ratio: auto 150 \/ 150;\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Humiliations! Misunderstandings! Passion!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Is your <em>relationship<\/em> toxic? Or is your <em>partner<\/em> toxic? <br \/>Is <em>separation<\/em> the only way out of a toxic relationship? Or can you still somehow <em>make it work together<\/em> ?<\/p>\n<p>You certainly didn&#8217;t stumble across this article by chance&#8230;<\/p>\n<p style=\"\"><strong>Here you will learn everything important about toxic relationships<\/strong> and the <strong>ways out of the crisis.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">\ud83d\ude80 Already <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">65,511 people<\/span> have gained clarity through the test.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"\" id=\"t-1693418227438\"><strong>What is a toxic relationship?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p style=\"\">A toxic relationship causes lasting harm to one or both partners, as love is systematically &#8220;poisoned.&#8221; This can lead to serious health problems.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"color: var(--tcb-color-5) !important; --tcb-applied-color: var$(--tcb-color-5) !important;\" id=\"t-1693418227421\"><strong>Recognizing a toxic relationship &#8211; The signs<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>You probably fear that your partnership could be a &#8216;toxic relationship&#8217; &#8211; a relationship that is not good for you at all.<\/p>\n<p>Which of the following signs of toxicity apply to you?<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"\" id=\"t-1693418227430\"><span>(1) You feel extremely stressed<\/span><\/h4>\n<p style=\"\">They are constantly on high alert, have great difficulty switching off (and may even no longer be able to eat, sleep and work properly) and find it almost impossible to replenish their energy reserves in between.<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"\" id=\"t-1693418227431\"><span>(2) Their self-esteem is at rock bottom<\/span><\/h4>\n<p style=\"\">You feel like you&#8217;re no longer &#8216;yourself&#8217;. Your self-confidence has already suffered massive damage as a result of your relationship.<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"\" id=\"t-1693418227432\"><span>(3) They ignore their own needs<\/span><\/h4>\n<p style=\"\">They hardly perceive their own needs anymore, but only focus on the needs of their partner.<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"\" id=\"t-1693418227433\"><span>(4) You neglect everything that was previously important to you<\/span><\/h4>\n<p style=\"\">They drift further and further away from what &#8216;defined&#8217; them (family, friends, hobbies&#8230;) because they lack the necessary energy, feel burned out, or their partner is possessive and jealous.<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"\" id=\"t-1693418227434\"><span>(5) Your social circle is worried about you<\/span><\/h4>\n<p style=\"\">People close to you are alarmed to notice that you have changed drastically (e.g., seeming &#8216;driven&#8217;, &#8216;looking unwell&#8217;, no longer &#8216;reachable&#8217;). Some may withdraw, feeling helpless.<\/p>\n<h4 id=\"t-1693418227435\" style=\"\"><span>(6) They feel incapable, manipulated, threatened, guilty<\/span><\/h4>\n<p style=\"\">You have become trapped in a dangerous situation involving emotional and\/or physical violence, pressure, control, dependency, insults, disrespect, blame, and other signs of an unhealthy entanglement from which you cannot escape.<\/p>\n<p><span><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Sketch of an angry man complaining to his wife about the washing up, who turns away angrily.\" data-id=\"49010\" width=\"812\" data-init-width=\"850\" height=\"461\" data-init-height=\"483\" src=\"https:\/\/www.paarbalance.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Toxische-Beziehung-toxische-Interaktionsmuster.jpg\" data-width=\"812\" data-height=\"461\" style=\"aspect-ratio: auto 850 \/ 483;\" title=\"How to recognize toxic relationships\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">First declarations of love and intimacy \u2013 then accusations and blame? Toxic interaction patterns destroy us to our core.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"t-1693418227439\" style=\"color: var(--tcb-color-5) !important; --tcb-applied-color: var$(--tcb-color-5) !important;\"><strong>&#8220;What&#8217;s wrong with us?!&#8221; &#8220;How can we go on?&#8221; &#8211; The agonizing questions<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p style=\"\">You&#8217;ve probably asked yourself the same questions countless times \u2013 and still haven&#8217;t found clear answers:<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"\" id=\"t-1693418227436\"><span>What&#8217;s wrong here?<\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Is there something wrong <em>with me<\/em> (anymore)?<\/p>\n<p>Is something wrong <em>with my partner<\/em> (anymore)?<\/p>\n<p>Is there something wrong <em>with our relationship<\/em> (because the <em>combination<\/em> between us is so explosive)?<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"\" id=\"t-1693418227437\"><span>Can there be a shared future for us?<\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Is it possible for a &#8216;toxic relationship&#8217; to develop into a respectful partnership on equal terms (and if so, how) <strong>?<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Ultimately, there is no way around ending the relationship with the partner in which unhealthy patterns have become entrenched, in order not to lose oneself completely (and if so: how)?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>We want to help you gain more clarity about your relationship situation and take the right path for you so that you and your health are no longer harmed.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Sketch of a woman pulling a rug in her right hand and her partner in her left hand.\" data-id=\"49011\" width=\"812\" data-init-width=\"850\" height=\"457\" data-init-height=\"478\" src=\"https:\/\/www.paarbalance.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Toxische-Beziehung-Anzeichen.jpg\" data-width=\"812\" data-height=\"457\" style=\"aspect-ratio: auto 850 \/ 478;\" title=\"Signs of a toxic relationship\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">The signs of a toxic relationship usually can&#8217;t be swept under the rug for long&#8230; Nevertheless, breaking free proves impossible.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"\" id=\"t-1693418227440\"><strong>Is my relationship toxic? &#8211; Take the PaarBalance relationship test! (free)<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/app.paarbalance.de\/beziehungstest\" style=\"outline: none;\" data-lt-tmp-id=\"lt-456329\" spellcheck=\"false\" target=\"_blank\">scientifically based test<\/a> from PaarBalance (duration approx. 10 minutes) was developed by the renowned relationship expert <a href=\"https:\/\/www.paarbalance.de\/en\/prof-dr-ludwig-schindler\/\" style=\"outline: none;\"><strong>Prof. Dr. Ludwig Schindler<\/strong><\/a> &amp; colleagues.<\/p>\n<p>Analyzing the quality of your relationships can help you find an answer to the question:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Does it make sense to continue fighting for this relationship &#8211; or should I use all my energy to free myself from it?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The test focuses on your very personal perception of relationships:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"\">How <em><u>do you experience<\/u><\/em> your partnership?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>How <em><u>do you shape<\/u><\/em> your relationship?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Immediately afterwards you will receive a detailed overview of the danger areas and strengths of your cooperation (free of charge).<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Take your relationship test now! (free)<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>How is your relationship? <br \/>What are your strengths and weaknesses?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Flyer from PaarBalance Online Coaching with personal relationship profile for relationship problems\" data-id=\"53041\" data-init-width=\"1000\" data-init-height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/www.paarbalance.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/beziehungsprofil.webp\" data-width=\"212\" data-height=\"212\" width=\"212\" height=\"212\" style=\"aspect-ratio: auto 1000 \/ 1000;\" title=\"Relationship profile Relationship test\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p>You will find out immediately afterwards in your personal PaarBalance relationship profile (free).<\/p>\n<p><strong>Start your relationship test now!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"\">\u2713 Scientifically sound <br \/>\u2713 Includes detailed analysis <br \/>\u2713 Your data will not be shared <br \/>\u2713 100% free &amp; non-binding<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">100% secure. We comply with data protection regulations. Registration for the relationship test is <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">free<\/span> . <br \/>Please read this important information beforehand: <br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.paarbalance.de\/en\/datenschutzerklaerung\/\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"outline: none;\">Data Protection<\/a> &nbsp;\u1427 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.paarbalance.de\/en\/agb\/\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"outline: none;\">Terms and Conditions<\/a> &nbsp;\u1427 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.paarbalance.de\/en\/allgemeine-informationsvertragsbedingungen\/\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"outline: none;\">General Information Agreement Terms and Conditions<\/a> &nbsp;. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.paarbalance.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/Transparenzerklaerung.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"outline: none;\">Transparency Statement<\/a><\/p>\n<p data-pm-slice=\"1 3 []\"><strong>Your relationship profile uses 3 traffic light colors to show you at a glance:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><span style=\"--tcb-applied-color: var$(--tcb-color-1) !important; color: var(--tcb-color-1) !important;\">Red<\/span><\/strong><span style=\"--tcb-applied-color: var$(--tcb-color-1) !important; color: var(--tcb-color-1) !important;\"> :<\/span> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; In this area, things are really heating up!<\/li>\n<li><strong><span style=\"--tcb-applied-color: rgb(166, 156, 0) !important; color: rgb(166, 156, 0) !important;\">Yellow<\/span><\/strong><span style=\"--tcb-applied-color: rgb(166, 156, 0) !important; color: rgb(166, 156, 0) !important;\"> :<\/span> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; We have room for improvement in this area!<\/li>\n<li><strong><span style=\"--tcb-applied-color: rgb(0, 169, 20) !important; color: rgb(0, 169, 20) !important;\">Green<\/span><\/strong><span style=\"--tcb-applied-color: rgb(0, 169, 20) !important; color: rgb(0, 169, 20) !important;\"> :<\/span>  &nbsp; We&#8217;re doing well in this area!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Look as honestly as possible:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"\">Is it truly <em>within your own power<\/em> (see test section: &#8216;How do you <em><u>shape<\/u><\/em> your relationship?&#8217;) to change problematic patterns &#8211; or have you already tried (more than) everything?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>In your opinion, are <em>both<\/em> sides willing and able to &#8216;sweep in front of their own door&#8217; &#8211; in order to then tackle the &#8216;hot topics&#8217; <em>together ?<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Image of a laptop displaying the PaarBalance relationship test and profile.\" data-id=\"51795\" width=\"812\" data-init-width=\"768\" height=\"357\" data-init-height=\"305\" src=\"https:\/\/www.paarbalance.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/PaarBalance-Mockup-Laptop-small.png\" data-width=\"812\" data-height=\"357\" style=\"aspect-ratio: auto 768 \/ 305;\" title=\"Couple Balance Relationship Test Laptop\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">What predominates for you: the beautiful or the painful moments? What signs of toxicity are there?<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"\" id=\"t-1693420127330\"><strong>What exactly is &#8216;toxic&#8217;: the <em>relationship<\/em> or the <em>partner<\/em> ?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p style=\"\"><strong>Every partnership with a toxic partner is also toxic &#8211; but not every toxic partnership has a toxic partner.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"t-1693418227446\" style=\"color: var(--tcb-color-5) !important; --tcb-applied-color: var$(--tcb-color-5) !important;\"><strong>The term &#8216;toxic relationship&#8217;<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>First of all: \u201cToxic relationship\u201d is not a term commonly used in science and does not represent an &#8216;official&#8217; diagnostic category.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Rather, it is a popular scientific term that has become increasingly widespread in the media &#8211; but also among psychotherapists.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Illustration of a disappointed, heartbroken couple considering separation.\" data-id=\"55980\" width=\"812\" data-init-width=\"768\" height=\"459\" data-init-height=\"432\" src=\"https:\/\/www.paarbalance.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Folgen-emotionaler-Abhaengigkeit.jpg\" data-width=\"812\" data-height=\"459\" style=\"aspect-ratio: auto 768 \/ 432;\" title=\"Consequences of emotional dependency\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">We speak of a &#8216;toxic relationship&#8217; when the partnership is the cause of ongoing suffering.<\/p>\n<p>Toxic literally means: &#8220;poisonous&#8221;, &#8220;caused by poison&#8221;, &#8220;based on poisoning&#8221;.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Applied to relationship dynamics, this means that the atmosphere in so-called toxic relationships is poisoned &#8211; and there are significantly more painful than relaxed and positive moments.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"t-1693418227457\" style=\"color: var(--tcb-color-5) !important; --tcb-applied-color: var$(--tcb-color-5) !important;\"><strong>How can I tell if my <em><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">relationship<\/span><\/em> is toxic?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><strong>&#8220;It always takes two!&#8221; &#8211; Does that also apply to toxic relationships?<\/strong><br \/> In principle, yes. The word &#8216;relationship&#8217; makes it clear:<\/p>\n<p><strong>It is about the <em>reciprocal relationship<\/em> , i.e., the <em>combination<\/em> of people and the <em>type of connection<\/em> between them<\/strong> :<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Who <em>treats<\/em> whom, and in what way?<\/li>\n<li>Who <em>is being <\/em><em>treated<\/em> by whom, and in what way ?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Depending on how the partners deal with each other and with personal boundaries (do I respect them? do I break them down? do I let them break down?), a caring or a destructive dynamic can develop.<\/p>\n<p>There are numerous relationship constellations that are experienced as extremely stressful by those affected, <em>even though<\/em> each person would describe themselves as &#8216;capable of relationships&#8217; and has already had fulfilling partnership experiences.<\/p>\n<p><strong>In a formerly loving partnership that has become toxic, two essentially &#8216;good people&#8217; with good intentions have gotten caught in a negative cycle due to personal differences or severe stress.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h4 style=\"\" id=\"t-1693418227447\"><span>&#8220;We are very different!&#8221;<\/span><\/h4>\n<p>The combination of the two partners can be &#8216;the problem&#8217; &#8211; i.e., it is not due to <em>one<\/em> &#8220;toxic partner&#8221; or <em>one<\/em> &#8220;difficult partner&#8221;.<\/p>\n<p><strong>&#8216;Opposites attract&#8217; may be true at the beginning of a relationship &#8211; but the couple then has to learn to deal with personal differences in a permanently benevolent way.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>When both partners have very different characters and their interests and needs are far apart, a great deal of global acceptance and tolerance is needed (after the initial infatuation phase, when the rose-colored glasses have long since disappeared into the nightstand).<\/p>\n<p><strong>Unfortunately, this is often lacking, and the (always doomed to failure) attempt at the great &#8216;re-education program&#8217; begins: The other person should finally become more like oneself.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Sketch showing the woman complaining about the flashy car and the man complaining about &quot;women's stuff&quot; (horses).\" data-id=\"49013\" width=\"812\" data-init-width=\"850\" height=\"461\" data-init-height=\"483\" src=\"https:\/\/www.paarbalance.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Toxische-Beziehung-Frau-Mann-unterschiedlich.jpg\" data-width=\"812\" data-height=\"461\" style=\"aspect-ratio: auto 850 \/ 483;\" title=\"Different personalities in the relationship\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">First &#8220;Opposites attract!&#8221; &#8211; then &#8220;Oh, if only he\/she were like me!&#8221;?<\/p>\n<p>However, if both partners equally desire to stay with <em>this particular partner<\/em> and maintain a loving, respectful relationship in the long term, the challenge can be met with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.paarbalance.de\/en\/paartherapie\/\" style=\"outline: none;\">the right support \u2013 see our article on &#8220;couples therapy&#8221;<\/a> &nbsp;.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Take action as soon as possible!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The following articles may help you:<\/p>\n<p>\ud83d\udcc4 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.paarbalance.de\/en\/beziehung-retten\/\" style=\"outline: none;\">Saving your relationship: Here&#8217;s how! The best tips from couples therapists<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\ud83d\udcc4 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.paarbalance.de\/?p=7584\" style=\"outline: none;\">Overcoming a relationship crisis: Helpful explanations, information, and tips to solve the problems in your relationship<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\ud83d\udcc4 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.paarbalance.de\/en\/5-sprachen-der-liebe\/\" style=\"outline: none;\">The &#8216;5 Love Languages&#8217; &#8211; to better understand your partner and yourself and improve communication<\/a><\/p>\n<h4 style=\"\" id=\"t-1693418227452\"><span>&#8220;We are under an incredible amount of stress!&#8221;<\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Even if two people start their relationship with the very best intentions, love can suffer in the hamster wheel of everyday life ( <a href=\"https:\/\/www.paarbalance.de\/en\/mental-load\/\" style=\"outline: none;\">see our blog article &#8220;No More Mental Load! How to Achieve a Fair Division of Labor in a Partnership&#8221;<\/a> ).<\/p>\n<p>Patience, respect, and empathy are increasingly lost, friction and arguments escalate. The relationship spirals downward and becomes increasingly strained \u2013 because the formerly loving couple makes life harder for each other instead of supporting one another.<\/p>\n<p><span><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Illustration of a screaming couple and ghosts with the word &quot;Overwhelmed&quot; written on them.\" data-id=\"49117\" width=\"812\" data-init-width=\"850\" height=\"460\" data-init-height=\"483\" src=\"https:\/\/www.paarbalance.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Staendiger-Streit-in-der-Beziehung-Ueberforderung.png\" data-width=\"812\" data-height=\"460\" style=\"aspect-ratio: auto 850 \/ 483;\" title=\"Constant arguments in the relationship\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Those who feel chronically under pressure quickly become frayed.<\/p>\n<p>The more porcelain has already been broken, the more difficult it becomes to start over together.<\/p>\n<p>And yet: Even a relationship that is in a very precarious state can be <a href=\"https:\/\/www.paarbalance.de\/en\/beziehung-retten\/\" style=\"outline: none;\">saved <\/a><em>if both partners genuinely desire it<\/em> (and are truly willing to make their respective contributions) to turn things around.<\/p>\n<p><strong>However, this usually requires <\/strong><strong>effective external support<\/strong> ( <a href=\"https:\/\/www.paarbalance.de\/en\/paartherapie\/\" style=\"outline: none;\">e.g., in the form of couples therapy<\/a> ) <strong>before it is too late!<\/strong><\/p>\n<h4 style=\"\" id=\"t-1693418227453\"><span>Be careful with labels that won&#8217;t come off!<\/span><\/h4>\n<p>In connection with unhappy relationships, one often hears terms like &#8220;an extremely toxic woman&#8221;, &#8220;what a toxic guy&#8221;, &#8220;a total toxic partner&#8221;, &#8220;that poison-filled woman&#8221;, etc.<\/p>\n<p>It is understandable that people themselves are perceived as &#8216;toxic&#8217;, &#8216;evil&#8217; or &#8216;dangerous&#8217; when you, as their partner, are feeling desperate and stressed.<\/p>\n<p><strong>However, if you want to give your relationship another real chance, we strongly recommend distinguishing between the person and their behavior.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Almost never is a person completely toxic \u2013 even if many of their behavioral patterns, signs, or statements may (have become) so.<\/p>\n<p><strong>If <em>both<\/em> sides want to do everything they can to become happier together again, all problematic attitudes and behavioral patterns must be addressed \u2013 and no one should receive a permanent &#8216;label&#8217; as a person.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Sketch of a man describing his wife as evil, symbolized by a thought bubble\" data-id=\"49015\" width=\"812\" data-init-width=\"850\" height=\"461\" data-init-height=\"483\" src=\"https:\/\/www.paarbalance.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Toxische-Beziehung-Etikett-boese.jpg\" data-width=\"812\" data-height=\"461\" style=\"aspect-ratio: auto 850 \/ 483;\" title=\"Insults in a relationship\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Before we label others: Is it really about the whole person? Or about what they said or did?<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"t-1693420127331\" style=\"color: var(--tcb-color-5) !important; --tcb-applied-color: var$(--tcb-color-5) !important;\"><strong>How can I tell if my partner is toxic (characteristics &amp; behavior)? <br \/>[Warning: Narcissism!]<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Maintaining a consistently equal, respectful, and relaxed relationship is virtually impossible when one partner has a so-called &#8216; <strong>narcissistic personality disorder<\/strong> &#8216;, also known as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.paarbalance.de\/en\/narzisst\/\" target=\"_blank\">narcissism<\/a> . This is precisely what is often the case in severely toxic relationships.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The term &#8216;toxic relationship&#8217; is usually equated with &#8216;relationship with a toxic (and by that usually means: narcissistic) <em>partner<\/em> &#8216;, i.e.<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>There is a partner who acts (to a degree or strongly) egocentrically, dominantly, aggressively, and manipulatively, and<\/li>\n<li>a partner who feels increasingly dependent and insecure and allows themselves to be devalued, humiliated and controlled by the other.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>All your alarm bells should be ringing (&#8220;Help! Narcissism!&#8221;) if your partner:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>has constant mood swings<\/li>\n<li>sends double messages<\/li>\n<li>lies regularly<\/li>\n<li>She punished them with withdrawal of love<\/li>\n<li>She constantly misunderstands<\/li>\n<li>She controls<\/li>\n<li>It makes them feel like they can&#8217;t do anything right.<\/li>\n<li>Destroying their self-esteem<\/li>\n<li>They were separated from trusted people.<\/li>\n<li>She makes others feel bad about herself<\/li>\n<li>speaking about his ex-partners in a ruthlessly derogatory manner<\/li>\n<li>She insults and belittles<\/li>\n<li>They threaten to harm themselves<\/li>\n<li>She intimidates<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>It is impossible for family and friends to miss the fact that the &#8216;entangled&#8217; person is subjected to toxic manipulation and psychological abuse, and that the relationship is massively damaging him.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Despite the suffering, the affected person is unable to break free from the &#8216;ill-making&#8217; partner.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Sketch of how an aggressive man tries to trap his partner in a toxic relationship with a net\" data-id=\"49016\" width=\"812\" data-init-width=\"850\" height=\"461\" data-init-height=\"483\" src=\"https:\/\/www.paarbalance.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Toxische-Beziehung-Narzissmus.jpg\" data-width=\"812\" data-height=\"461\" style=\"aspect-ratio: auto 850 \/ 483;\" title=\"Toxic relationship man\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">No matter what you do or how you behave: narcissism is almost never changeable.<\/p>\n<p>In a relationship with a toxic partner, a bad person (or one who has become bad due to their own biography) tries to manipulate their partner in order to fulfill their own needs.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Narcissistic partners are unable to recognize their own weaknesses, accept criticism, feel empathy, and change destructive behavior patterns.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>In this case, we believe it is justified to describe the partner as &#8216;toxic&#8217;.<\/p>\n<p>Then it&#8217;s <br \/><strong>every man for himself!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Sketch of a man setting three aggressive dogs on a woman sitting on the ground\" data-id=\"49037\" width=\"812\" data-init-width=\"850\" height=\"461\" data-init-height=\"483\" src=\"https:\/\/www.paarbalance.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Paartherapie-Notfall-Krise-Missbrauch.jpg\" data-width=\"812\" data-height=\"461\" style=\"aspect-ratio: auto 850 \/ 483;\" title=\"Contact person for couples therapy in emergencies\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Help! Narcissism! &#8211; Going back is difficult: For everyone who has fallen in love with a narcissist, it becomes emotionally dangerous&#8230;<\/p>\n<p style=\"\"><strong>+++ When we refer to a &#8216;toxic relationship&#8217; below, we mean a &#8216;poisoned&#8217; relationship with a &#8216;toxic partner&#8217; who is unable (or unwilling) to permanently change their own destructive behavior patterns. +++<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"\" id=\"t-1693420127335\"><strong>Typical patterns in toxic relationships<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h3 id=\"t-1693420127332\" style=\"color: var(--tcb-color-5) !important; --tcb-applied-color: var$(--tcb-color-5) !important;\"><strong>Big emotions &#8211; big drama<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><strong>A key characteristic of toxic relationships is that life is suddenly experienced as extremely intense, and feelings as exceptionally strong \u2013 even if they resemble a permanent roller coaster ride.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Something is constantly &#8216;happening&#8217;, everything revolves around weighty themes such as &#8216;guilt&#8217;, &#8216;betrayal&#8217;, &#8216;passion&#8217;, &#8216;forgiveness&#8217;, &#8216;failure&#8217;, &#8216;power&#8217; and &#8216;powerlessness&#8217;.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Overwhelming emotions hit you with full force: <\/strong><br \/><strong>intensity, excitement and feelings of love like never before &#8211; despair, anger and powerlessness like never before.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>In a toxic relationship, there are usually only short periods of harmony and peace. Therefore, there is little time to catch one&#8217;s breath, recharge, and take stock \u2013 even when thoughts like these increasingly arise:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>&#8220;What kind of sick relationship are you in?!&#8221;<\/li>\n<li>&#8220;You can&#8217;t do anything right, you&#8217;re constantly criticized and feel like you&#8217;ve failed and are guilty.&#8221;<\/li>\n<li>&#8220;Is this really love &#8211; even though you often feel bad and are even afraid of your partner?&#8221;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Drawing of a woman stuffing a rag into her husband's mouth to keep him quiet.\" data-id=\"49018\" width=\"812\" data-init-width=\"850\" height=\"461\" data-init-height=\"483\" src=\"https:\/\/www.paarbalance.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Toxische-Beziehung-Emotionen-Drama.jpg\" data-width=\"812\" data-height=\"461\" style=\"aspect-ratio: auto 850 \/ 483;\" title=\"Emotional rollercoaster ride in toxic relationships\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">At least no one can claim that a toxic relationship isn&#8217;t passionate&#8230;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Psychologist Christian Hemschemeier, an expert in the field of &#8216;toxic relationships&#8217; for many years, summarizes the most important signs of a toxic relationship as follows:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It hurts constantly.<\/li>\n<li>There is an obsessive focus on the relationship.<\/li>\n<li>The &#8216;toxic partner&#8217; displays extreme anger when the other does not keep their &#8216;part of the deal&#8217;.<\/li>\n<li>The self-esteem of the dependent partner is increasingly lost.<\/li>\n<li>The manipulative partner blames the other for everything.<\/li>\n<li>The feeling of insecurity is a constant companion.<\/li>\n<li>Those affected often have a &#8216;bad feeling&#8217; from the beginning (which they often don&#8217;t listen to, or only listen to much too late).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 id=\"t-1693420127333\" style=\"color: var(--tcb-color-5) !important; --tcb-applied-color: var$(--tcb-color-5) !important;\"><strong>The start of a relationship: &#8220;Love Bombing&#8221;<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Even though the longing for the object of desire and the mutual attraction are strong in <em>all those<\/em> newly in love, when it comes to the beginning of a &#8216;healthy&#8217; relationship, partners generally take enough time to gradually get to know each other better. Most of the time, the new connection is not yet further &#8216;defined&#8217; (in the sense of: &#8220;From now on we are a couple,&#8221; &#8220;You are my boyfriend,&#8221; &#8220;We belong together forever&#8221;).<\/p>\n<p>The situation is different in the first days and weeks of &#8216;toxic&#8217; relationships:<\/p>\n<p><strong>The dominant partner bombards the other with compliments and declarations of love from the very first moment &#8211; and does everything to push the intensification of the relationship.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Man with hearts in a thought bubble kneels before woman, showing her affection in the relationship.\" data-id=\"49019\" width=\"812\" data-init-width=\"850\" height=\"461\" data-init-height=\"483\" src=\"https:\/\/www.paarbalance.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Toxische-Beziehung-Love-Bombing.jpg\" data-width=\"812\" data-height=\"461\" style=\"aspect-ratio: auto 850 \/ 483;\" title=\"Love bombing in a toxic relationship\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">&#8220;I&#8217;ve never felt so attracted to anyone as I do to you!&#8221; &#8220;You&#8217;ve completely driven me crazy!&#8221; &#8220;Can you imagine marrying me?&#8221; &#8211; At the beginning of a toxic relationship, declarations of love are plentiful.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Why is that? The answer is: He wants to bind the other person to him by any means necessary.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>In this context, couples therapist Christian Hemschemeier says:<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;In relationships that truly deserve the label [Note: &#8216;toxic relationships&#8217;], there is first a &#8216;love bombing phase.&#8217; During this phase, you&#8217;re on cloud nine and believe with every fiber of your being that you&#8217;ve found &#8216;the one.'&#8221; (Interview from April 12, 2022 &#8211; Stuttgarter Nachrichten)<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"t-1693420127336\" style=\"color: var(--tcb-color-5) !important; --tcb-applied-color: var$(--tcb-color-5) !important;\"><strong>Always in the fast lane: &#8220;Fast Forwarding&#8221;<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>According to Christian Hemschemeier, another characteristic sign of a toxic start to a relationship is &#8216;fast forwarding&#8217;.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step C comes before step B or step A.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>This can look something like this: perhaps as early as day three, talk of &#8216;love,&#8217; a token of affection is given, or even a marriage proposal is made\u2014before the couple has really had a chance to get to know each other properly. The object of their affection is initially overwhelmed by this intensity and flattered by all the declarations of love\u2014and is swept into a kind of obsessive whirlwind of love.<\/p>\n<p><span><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Depiction of couples in various sex positions under the table on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday\" data-id=\"49020\" width=\"812\" data-init-width=\"850\" height=\"460\" data-init-height=\"482\" src=\"https:\/\/www.paarbalance.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Toxische-Beziehung-Leidenschaft.jpg\" data-width=\"812\" data-height=\"460\" style=\"aspect-ratio: auto 850 \/ 482;\" title=\"Passion in a toxic relationship\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Extremely strong desire and extremely strong passion &#8211; a toxic relationship starts intensely and quickly.<\/p>\n<p style=\"\">But experience shows that this phase doesn&#8217;t last long. With the same rapid pace and the same obsession with which the relationship was initially pushed, the new partner reveals a completely different side only a short time later.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"t-1693420127337\" style=\"color: var(--tcb-color-5) !important; --tcb-applied-color: var$(--tcb-color-5) !important;\"><strong>What happens then? Goodbye, respect, goodbye&#8230;<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>&#8220;Typically, after about three months, there is a breakdown (infidelity, boundary violations, lies are uncovered). From then on, the relationship oscillates between increasingly shorter &#8216;highs&#8217; and more and more &#8216;lows&#8217;,&#8221; says Christian Hemschemeier.<\/p>\n<p><strong>While <em>every<\/em> long-term relationship will inevitably have its share of difficult episodes alongside its positive aspects, the crucial point is that appreciation and respect remain largely unaffected.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>In disagreements and disagreements, neither partner humiliates the other or belittles them as a whole person. Neither partner puts the other under constant pressure. When things don&#8217;t go smoothly, the focus eventually shifts from who was at fault to working together to find solutions.<\/p>\n<p><span><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Drawing of a woman reading a newspaper while a man engages in a negative discussion and argument with her.\" data-id=\"48849\" width=\"812\" data-init-width=\"850\" height=\"461\" data-init-height=\"483\" src=\"https:\/\/www.paarbalance.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Apokalyptischer-Reiter-Paarbeziehung-1-Kritik.jpg\" data-width=\"812\" data-height=\"461\" style=\"aspect-ratio: auto 850 \/ 483;\" title=\"Criticism in the relationship\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">A typical sign of a toxic relationship: A harmless situation can escalate from one second to the next.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The situation is different in a relationship with a toxic partner:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Empathy is replaced by constant <strong>blame<\/strong> and justification of one&#8217;s own behavior.<\/li>\n<li>Rejection, hurt feelings, and <strong>insults<\/strong> are on the rise.<\/li>\n<li>Instead of cooperation, <strong>selfishness<\/strong> and disregard for agreements emerge.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Instead of requests, rules<\/strong> are imposed.<\/li>\n<li>The toxic partner no longer takes personal needs into <strong>account<\/strong> .<\/li>\n<li><strong>Manipulation<\/strong> and dependency control behavior.<\/li>\n<li>Suspicion and <strong>jealousy<\/strong> take over and lead to extreme <strong>controlling behavior<\/strong> .<\/li>\n<li>Conflicts and <strong>escalation<\/strong> are becoming increasingly dramatic (possibly even leading to physical violence).<\/li>\n<li>Friends and family often turn away because they can no longer bear to witness the suffering \u2013 the <strong>couple becomes isolated<\/strong> .<\/li>\n<li>The addict increasingly <strong>loses their <\/strong><strong>self-worth<\/strong> (feeling of not being &#8220;good enough&#8221;) and control over their entire life.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Occasional good moments rekindle the hope for change and make people hesitate before breaking up \u2013 until the next scandal.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"\" id=\"t-1693420127338\"><strong>Why are we &#8216;vulnerable&#8217; to toxic relationships?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h3 id=\"t-1693420127339\" style=\"color: var(--tcb-color-5) !important; --tcb-applied-color: var$(--tcb-color-5) !important;\"><strong>Humans are relational beings.<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Humans are social beings and need stable social connections. Whether man or woman, city dweller or country dweller, 20, 40 or 60 years old:<\/p>\n<p><strong>We long for closeness, reliability and connection &#8211; and usually also for intensity and passion.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Sketch of a couple lying in bed and the woman saying &quot;Just you and me&quot; to him in a speech bubble.\" data-id=\"49022\" width=\"812\" data-init-width=\"850\" height=\"461\" data-init-height=\"483\" src=\"https:\/\/www.paarbalance.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Toxische-Beziehung-Zusammengehoerigkeit-Naehe.jpg\" data-width=\"812\" data-height=\"461\" style=\"aspect-ratio: auto 850 \/ 483;\" title=\"Closeness in a toxic relationship\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Humans are social beings: Experiencing togetherness and closeness makes us happy.<\/p>\n<p>Therefore, we embark on a search for our &#8220;better half&#8221; &#8211; and enter into a relationship in the hope that this partner is <em>the one<\/em> &#8220;for eternity&#8221;, that living together will be an enrichment in the long run compared to living alone.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Universal are the desires for love and appreciation, security and support, romance, and sexuality.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"t-1693420127340\" style=\"color: var(--tcb-color-5) !important; --tcb-applied-color: var$(--tcb-color-5) !important;\"><strong>Why do people get caught in toxic entanglements?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><strong>It is not surprising that a person who longs for a life with true love will feel particularly attracted to a person whom they experience as <em>exceptionally passionate<\/em> .<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The person who enters into the relationship often describes how their new partner <em>showered them with declarations of love<\/em> like they had never experienced before, and how difficult it is to describe <em>how strong <\/em><em>the connection<\/em> already felt after only a few encounters.<\/p>\n<p><span><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Drawing of a partner carrying his partner in his arms and saying &quot;I love you&quot;.\" data-id=\"49082\" width=\"812\" data-init-width=\"850\" height=\"461\" data-init-height=\"483\" src=\"https:\/\/www.paarbalance.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/5-Sprachen-der-Liebe-Worte.jpg\" data-width=\"812\" data-height=\"461\" style=\"aspect-ratio: auto 850 \/ 483;\" title=\"5 Love Languages \u200b\u200bWords\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">We all long for love, belonging, and security.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"\" id=\"t-1693420127342\"><strong>Is it possible to save a toxic relationship?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>The short answer is:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>If <strong>the <\/strong><strong>problem is <\/strong><strong><em>the relationship dynamics itself<\/em><\/strong> : <br \/>-&gt; <strong><span style=\"--tcb-applied-color: var$(--tcb-color-1) !important; color: var(--tcb-color-1) !important;\">Yes!<\/span> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <\/strong> (but only if <em>both<\/em> want it)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>If <strong>the <\/strong><strong>problem is <\/strong><strong><em>the (narcissistic) partner<\/em><\/strong> : <br \/>-&gt; <strong><span style=\"--tcb-applied-color: var$(--tcb-color-1) !important; color: var(--tcb-color-1) !important;\">No!<\/span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <\/strong> (at least with <em>the highest<\/em> probability)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Sketch of a man standing in front of three buckets, symbolizing change with yes, no and maybe.\" data-id=\"49024\" width=\"812\" data-init-width=\"850\" height=\"461\" data-init-height=\"483\" src=\"https:\/\/www.paarbalance.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Toxische-Beziehung-veraendern.jpg\" data-width=\"812\" data-height=\"461\" style=\"aspect-ratio: auto 850 \/ 483;\" title=\"Is it possible to change toxic relationships?\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Can a toxic relationship be changed? Only if both partners are willing to change.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"t-1693420127341\" style=\"color: var(--tcb-color-5) !important; --tcb-applied-color: var$(--tcb-color-5) !important;\"><strong>Requirements for saving a toxic relationship<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Even though it&#8217;s not easy to turn things around, it is possible to transform a toxic relationship into a (re)developing enriching partnership \u2013 but only <strong>if both partners<\/strong> &#8230;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>want to stay together.<\/li>\n<li>to find a consensus on what &#8216;happy relationship&#8217; means.<\/li>\n<li>are in principle capable of accepting criticism.<\/li>\n<li>are motivated to change their respective problematic behavior patterns and attitudes.<\/li>\n<li>are open to sound professional support.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Tip: Check if you are in an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.paarbalance.de\/en\/emotionale-abhaengigkeit\/\" style=\"outline: none;\">emotionally dependent<\/a> relationship!<\/p>\n<p><span><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Sketch of a couple holding up a statue of themselves, him thinking only of her and she only of him.\" data-id=\"49025\" width=\"812\" data-init-width=\"850\" height=\"461\" data-init-height=\"483\" src=\"https:\/\/www.paarbalance.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Toxische-Beziehung-glueckliche-Partnerschaft.jpg\" data-width=\"812\" data-height=\"461\" style=\"aspect-ratio: auto 850 \/ 483;\" title=\"How to change a toxic relationship\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Can a toxic relationship become a happy partnership again? Yes! &#8211; But only if both partners take responsibility for it.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"t-1693420127343\" style=\"color: var(--tcb-color-5) !important; --tcb-applied-color: var$(--tcb-color-5) !important;\"><strong>The right support to save a toxic relationship<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>In an emotionally charged situation, we often lose our ability to think clearly. Our thoughts race. We&#8217;re mentally stuck.<\/p>\n<p>Anyone who wants to get their relationship, which has fallen into crisis, back on track should seek professional help as soon as possible &#8211; before even more damage is done.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.paarbalance.de\/en\/paartherapie\/\" style=\"outline: none;\" target=\"_blank\">Here you can find information about various support services \u2197<\/a><\/p>\n<p><span><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Sketch of a couple going to a therapist whose name is on a sign in front of a door.\" data-id=\"49076\" width=\"812\" data-init-width=\"850\" height=\"461\" data-init-height=\"483\" src=\"https:\/\/www.paarbalance.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Beziehung-retten-Unterstuetzung.jpg\" data-width=\"812\" data-height=\"461\" style=\"aspect-ratio: auto 850 \/ 483;\" title=\"Saving a relationship with support\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Want to change a toxic relationship in the long term? It&#8217;s a difficult but usually worthwhile endeavor, especially if things were &#8216;good&#8217; together before. Take advantage of proven support services!<\/p>\n<p><u>Our tip: <br \/><\/u><br \/><strong>Use your current motivation and start today with the scientifically based online relationship coaching from PaarBalance.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Effective immediate help for individuals &#8211; regardless of time and place.<\/p>\n<p><span><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Online relationship coaching package shown with an orange button to learn more.\" data-id=\"48902\" width=\"812\" data-init-width=\"850\" height=\"345\" data-init-height=\"361\" src=\"https:\/\/www.paarbalance.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Paartherapie-online-mit-dem-PaarBalance-Coaching.jpg\" data-width=\"812\" data-height=\"345\" style=\"aspect-ratio: auto 850 \/ 361;\" title=\"Online couples therapy, marriage counseling\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Couple Balance: Effective online relationship coaching<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"\" id=\"t-1693420127344\"><strong>When to end a toxic relationship?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p data-pm-slice=\"1 3 []\">A breakup is one of the most profound and painful experiences imaginable &#8211; and therefore should be carefully considered.<\/p>\n<p>However, many sufferers experience the relationship with a toxic partner as similarly stressful &#8211; with the difference that the pain does not decrease and the wounds do not heal, but the state of suffering is permanently maintained and new, deep injuries are constantly added.<\/p>\n<p><span><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Drawing of a woman and a man standing on a path in front of two signposts pointing towards the end of a relationship.\" data-id=\"49128\" width=\"812\" data-init-width=\"800\" height=\"461\" data-init-height=\"454\" src=\"https:\/\/www.paarbalance.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Soll-ich-mich-trennen-Gedanken-sortieren.png\" data-width=\"812\" data-height=\"461\" style=\"aspect-ratio: auto 800 \/ 454;\" title=\"When to break up in a relationship\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Better an end with horror than horror without end&#8230;?<\/p>\n<p><strong>A relationship should enrich your life &#8211; not burden it.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Our partner should support us &#8211; not (emotionally) break our neck and destroy our self-esteem.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"t-1693420127345\" style=\"color: var(--tcb-color-5) !important; --tcb-applied-color: var$(--tcb-color-5) !important;\"><strong>Reasons that speak in favor of a separation<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><strong>You probably know the answer very well yourself:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Has your relationship only (temporarily) taken on toxic characteristics due to unfavorable circumstances?<\/li>\n<li>Or does your partner have an (unchangeable) toxic personality structure?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>If you have brought a toxic partner into your life, please be aware of the following:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Your partner will not change.<\/li>\n<li>Their relationship will not change.<\/li>\n<li>They will not be able to have a respectful partnership in this constellation.<\/li>\n<li>You will never feel permanently safe and secure with this partner.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Sketch of a woman emptying a bag labeled &quot;anger, rage, frustration&quot; onto her partner.\" data-id=\"49028\" width=\"812\" data-init-width=\"850\" height=\"461\" data-init-height=\"483\" src=\"https:\/\/www.paarbalance.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Toxische-Beziehung-Trennung-Gruende.jpg\" data-width=\"812\" data-height=\"461\" style=\"aspect-ratio: auto 850 \/ 483;\" title=\"Reasons for separation\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Toxic partners explode quickly and are unpredictable.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Therefore, we strongly recommend:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Make the decision to break free from what is making you sick.<\/li>\n<li>Free yourself from the harassment of a toxic partner.<\/li>\n<li>Start afresh as soon as possible with a liberated feeling about life.<\/li>\n<li>Give yourself the chance to find someone who loves you just the way you are.<\/li>\n<li>Trust that you can experience a new, &#8216;healthy&#8217; partnership.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 id=\"t-1693212124229\" style=\"color: var(--tcb-color-5) !important; --tcb-applied-color: var$(--tcb-color-5) !important;\"><strong>The right support to end a toxic relationship<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>A separation is not an act, but a process, and a lengthy and extremely painful one at that \u2013 even if all parties involved are mentally healthy and try to part ways &#8216;amicably&#8217; ( <a href=\"https:\/\/www.paarbalance.de\/en\/soll-ich-mich-trennen\/\" style=\"outline: none;\">more on this topic in our article &#8220;Should I separate? All the important aspects surrounding the topic: Stay or Go&#8221;<\/a> ).<\/p>\n<p>Breaking free from the clutches of a toxic partner is, by contrast, far more difficult.<\/p>\n<p><strong>A toxic partner desperately wants to maintain control. A final breakup would mean an absolute loss of control \u2013 and is therefore unacceptable to them.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Especially if the existing relationship has involved not only emotional abuse but also physical assault, expressing concrete intentions to separate can be quite dangerous.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Therefore, a separation should never be announced impulsively, but rather be very well prepared using concrete steps.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Involve some trusted people in your plan and ensure you have reliable support (now &amp; later).<\/p>\n<p><strong>Seek professional advice in good time, ideally from a local advice center.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.paarbalance.de\/en\/notfalladressen-mediation\/\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"outline: none;\">Here you will find links to relevant facilities as well as emergency telephone numbers \u2197<\/a> .<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"\" id=\"t-1693212124232\"><strong>What do happy couples do right? &#8211; Become your own relationship expert!<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"--tcb-applied-color: var$(--tcb-color-1) !important; color: var(--tcb-color-1) !important;\">Don&#8217;t suffer any longer! <br \/>Finally be happy again! <br \/>Do something for your quality of life!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>The best time to start with CoupleBalance coaching is today. This is the best foundation for a lasting, happy, and respectful relationship.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Das <a href=\"https:\/\/www.paarbalance.de\/en\/online-coaching\/\" style=\"outline: none;\">PaarBalance Coaching-Programm<\/a> wurde von Prof. Dr. Ludwig Schindler, Dr. Judith Gastner &amp; Team entwickelt, um alle &#8220;Zutaten f\u00fcr gl\u00fcckliche Beziehungen&#8221; aus 50 Jahren Paartherapie- und Beziehungsforschung auf den Punkt zu bringen.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Das Besondere: Es kann <em><u>vom einzelnen Partner<\/u><\/em> durchgef\u00fchrt werden.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>In 18 Online-Sitzungen, die Sie komplett in Eigenregie und unabh\u00e4ngig von Zeit und Ort machen k\u00f6nnen, erhalten Sie alles an Beziehungswissen, das es braucht, um eine von Lebensfreude, Vertrauen und Leichtigkeit gepr\u00e4gte Partnerschaft gestalten zu k\u00f6nnen.<\/p>\n<p>Vor Beginn des Coachings k\u00f6nnen Sie (kostenfrei) den PaarBalance Beziehungstest durchf\u00fchren, um eine fundierte R\u00fcckmeldung \u00fcber den Stand Ihrer jetzigen Beziehungssituation zu erhalten.<\/p>\n<p><span><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Online relationship coaching package shown with an orange button to learn more.\" data-id=\"48902\" width=\"812\" data-init-width=\"850\" height=\"345\" data-init-height=\"361\" src=\"https:\/\/www.paarbalance.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Paartherapie-online-mit-dem-PaarBalance-Coaching.jpg\" data-width=\"812\" data-height=\"345\" style=\"aspect-ratio: auto 850 \/ 361;\" title=\"Online couples therapy, marriage counseling\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">PaarBalance: Wirksames Online Partnerschafts-Coaching<\/p>\n<p>Vertrauen Sie Ihrem Bauchgef\u00fchl: Sie wissen selbst am besten, welche Art der Unterst\u00fctzung am besten zu Ihnen passt.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Wir w\u00fcnschen Ihnen alles Gute!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Ihre Dr. Judith Gastner &amp; Ihr Prof. Dr. Ludwig Schindler<\/p>\n<p style=\"\"><strong>\u261d\ud83c\udffb Passende Artikel zum Thema Toxische Beziehung<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.paarbalance.de\/en\/narzisst\/\" dynamic-postlink=\"tcb_post_the_permalink\" data-shortcode-id=\"53851\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h4 id=\"t-1737414739064\" style=\"\"><span data-shortcode=\"tcb_post_title\" data-shortcode-name=\"Post title\" data-extra_key=\"\" data-attr-link=\"1\" data-attr-target=\"0\" data-attr-rel=\"0\" data-option-inline=\"1\" data-attr-static-link=\"{&quot;className&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;href&quot;:&quot;https:\/\/www.paarbalance.de\/en\/narzisst\/&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;Narcissist \u2013 Am I in a relationship with a narcissist?&quot;,&quot;class&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\" data-attr-css=\"\" style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.paarbalance.de\/en\/narzisst\/\" title=\"Narcissist \u2013 Am I in a relationship with a narcissist?\" data-css=\"\">Narcissist \u2013 Am I in a relationship with a narcissist?<\/a><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Ever wondered if you&#8217;re in a relationship with a narcissist? This article will help you discover the signs and warning signals that can help you identify a narcissist. We&#8217;ll reveal the secrets of narcissism in relationships and give you valuable insights into what you can do in this situation.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.paarbalance.de\/en\/narzisst\/#more-65895\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.paarbalance.de\/en\/ungluecklich-in-beziehung\/\" dynamic-postlink=\"tcb_post_the_permalink\" data-shortcode-id=\"53851\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h4 id=\"t-1737414739064\" style=\"\"><span data-shortcode=\"tcb_post_title\" data-shortcode-name=\"Post title\" data-extra_key=\"\" data-attr-link=\"1\" data-attr-target=\"0\" data-attr-rel=\"0\" data-option-inline=\"1\" data-attr-static-link=\"{&quot;className&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;href&quot;:&quot;https:\/\/www.paarbalance.de\/en\/narzisst\/&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;Narcissist \u2013 Am I in a relationship with a narcissist?&quot;,&quot;class&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\" data-attr-css=\"\" style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.paarbalance.de\/en\/ungluecklich-in-beziehung\/\" title=\"Unhappy in a relationship: Reasons, tips &amp; self-test\" data-css=\"\">Unhappy in a relationship: Reasons, tips &amp; self-test<\/a><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Are you currently unhappy in your relationship? Has your partnership taken a turn for the worse? Learn here about the most common reasons for negative changes \u2013 and what you can do to feel satisfied and secure in your relationship again.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.paarbalance.de\/en\/ungluecklich-in-beziehung\/#more-65927\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.paarbalance.de\/en\/staendiger-streit-in-der-beziehung\/\" dynamic-postlink=\"tcb_post_the_permalink\" data-shortcode-id=\"53851\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h4 id=\"t-1737414739064\" style=\"\"><span data-shortcode=\"tcb_post_title\" data-shortcode-name=\"Post title\" data-extra_key=\"\" data-attr-link=\"1\" data-attr-target=\"0\" data-attr-rel=\"0\" data-option-inline=\"1\" data-attr-static-link=\"{&quot;className&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;href&quot;:&quot;https:\/\/www.paarbalance.de\/en\/narzisst\/&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;Narcissist \u2013 Am I in a relationship with a narcissist?&quot;,&quot;class&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\" data-attr-css=\"\" style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.paarbalance.de\/en\/staendiger-streit-in-der-beziehung\/\" title=\"Constant arguments in your relationship? \u2013 You absolutely need to know this!\" data-css=\"\">Constant arguments in your relationship? \u2013 You absolutely need to know this!<\/a><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Both partners always suffer in an argument. Learn here how you can avoid conflicts in the future, and what it takes to break out of the negative spiral as quickly as possible if trying to change course doesn&#8217;t work.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.paarbalance.de\/en\/staendiger-streit-in-der-beziehung\/#more-65967\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"t-1690965238615\">Frequently asked questions about &#8220;Toxic Relationships&#8221;<\/h2>\n<h3 style=\"\" id=\"t-1690965238616\"><strong><strong><strong><strong>What is meant by a toxic relationship?<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>A toxic relationship is a destructive relationship in which one partner&#8217;s needs are ignored by the other. In such asymmetrical constellations, manipulation, a need for control, abuse of power, devaluation, and constant conflict dominate. A toxic relationship is not a loving, equal partnership.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"\" id=\"t-1690965238617\"><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>Why do people get into toxic relationships?<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>There are many possible reasons why people end up in toxic relationships, such as a lack of relationship experience, low self-esteem, past trauma, or the hope that their partner will change. Toxic behavior patterns are often difficult to recognize at the beginning of a relationship and only become apparent over time.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"\" id=\"t-1690965238618\"><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>How can you tell if a person is toxic?<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Signs that a person is &#8220;toxic&#8221; include: constant (usually destructive) criticism, excessive controlling behavior, insults, belittling remarks, or even violent behavior. Toxic (or pronouncedly narcissistic) people generally have little regard for the needs and boundaries of others and act in a highly manipulative manner.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"\" id=\"t-1690965238619\"><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>Should you end a toxic relationship?<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>It is almost always advisable to end a persistently toxic relationship that is not based on mutual respect and equality in order to protect one&#8217;s own health. However, not every relationship problem should be hastily labeled &#8220;toxic.&#8221; A professional, external perspective from a couples therapist can help gain clarity.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"\" id=\"t-1701695258536\"><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>How can you end a toxic relationship?<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>The first crucial step is recognizing the situation as toxic. Only then can one effectively seek the best possible support to break free from the toxic relationship. Often, professional therapeutic guidance is necessary to successfully navigate the separation process, which is usually emotionally taxing.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Recognizing and avoiding toxic relationships. \u2013 Is separation the only way out of a toxic relationship? Or can you work through it together? 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title=\"Overview of Toxic Relationships\" loading=\"lazy\">\n<\/picture>\n<\/span><p class=\"thrv_wrapper wp-caption-text thrv-inline-text\" style=\"text-align: center;\" data-css=\"tve-u-191d3163da4\"><em><em>Anyone suffering in their relationship should seek help as soon as possible, before it's too late.<\/em><\/em><\/p><\/div><div class=\"thrv_wrapper tve_image_caption\" data-css=\"tve-u-192b50d854c\" style=\"\"><span class=\"tve_image_frame\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"tve_image wp-image-59982\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"59982\" width=\"30\" data-init-width=\"150\" height=\"30\" data-init-height=\"150\" title=\"PaarBalance Divider Icon\" src=\"https:\/\/www.paarbalance.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/PaarBalance-Divider-Icon.png\" data-width=\"30\" data-height=\"30\" data-css=\"tve-u-1920f68b05b\" style=\"aspect-ratio: auto 150 \/ 150;\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/span><\/div><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_contentbox_shortcode thrv-content-box tve-elem-default-pad\" data-css=\"tve-u-191ff79bc78\" style=\"\">\n\t<div class=\"tve-content-box-background\" style=\"--tve-border-width: 0px; border: none !important;\" data-css=\"tve-u-191ff79bc77\"><\/div>\n\t<div class=\"tve-cb\"><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_text_element\">\t<p style=\"\" data-css=\"tve-u-191ff79bc79\"><strong>\u261d\ud83c\udffb Quick start: Toxic relationship - How to recognize it and what to do?<\/strong><\/p><\/div><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv-styled_list tcb-icon-display\" data-icon-code=\"icon-angle-right-solid\" data-css=\"tve-u-191ff79bc7a\" style=\"\"><ul class=\"tcb-styled-list\"><li class=\"thrv-styled-list-item\" data-css=\"tve-u-191ff79bc7b\" style=\"\"><div class=\"tcb-styled-list-icon\"><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_icon tve_no_drag tcb-no-delete tcb-no-clone tcb-no-save tcb-icon-inherit-style tcb-local-vars-root\" data-css=\"tve-u-191ff79bc82\" style=\"\"><svg class=\"tcb-icon tcb-local-vars-root\" viewBox=\"0 0 256 512\" data-id=\"icon-angle-right-solid\" data-name=\"\"><path d=\"M224.3 273l-136 136c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-22.6-22.6c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l96.4-96.4-96.4-96.4c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9L54.3 103c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l136 136c9.5 9.4 9.5 24.6.1 34z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><\/div><span class=\"thrv-advanced-inline-text tve_editable tcb-styled-list-icon-text tcb-no-delete tcb-no-save\" data-css=\"tve-u-191ff79bc7c\" style=\"\"><strong><strong>What does a toxic relationship mean?<\/strong> <\/strong> Recognize the signs of a toxic relationship and understand why it's so harmful to your well-being.<a href=\"#tve-jump-191ff7dd0fe\" class=\"tve-jump-scroll\"> Learn more here. \u2193<\/a><\/span><\/li><li class=\"thrv-styled-list-item\" data-css=\"tve-u-191ff79bc7b\" style=\"\"><div class=\"tcb-styled-list-icon\"><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_icon tve_no_drag tcb-no-delete tcb-no-clone tcb-no-save tcb-icon-inherit-style\" data-css=\"tve-u-191ff79bc82\" style=\"\"><svg class=\"tcb-icon tcb-local-vars-root\" viewBox=\"0 0 256 512\" data-id=\"icon-angle-right-solid\" data-name=\"\"><path d=\"M224.3 273l-136 136c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-22.6-22.6c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l96.4-96.4-96.4-96.4c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9L54.3 103c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l136 136c9.5 9.4 9.5 24.6.1 34z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><\/div><span class=\"thrv-advanced-inline-text tve_editable tcb-styled-list-icon-text tcb-no-delete tcb-no-save\" data-css=\"tve-u-191ff79bc7c\" style=\"\"><strong>Is your partner toxic? - Uncover toxic patterns:<\/strong> Whether manipulation or dependency \u2013 toxic relationships often follow certain patterns. Find out if you're trapped in such a dynamic and how you can break free. <a href=\"#tve-jump-191ff7d43b1\" class=\"tve-jump-scroll\" style=\"outline: none;\">Read more here \u2193<\/a><\/span><\/li><li class=\"thrv-styled-list-item\" data-css=\"tve-u-191ff79bc7b\" style=\"\"><div class=\"tcb-styled-list-icon\"><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_icon tve_no_drag tcb-no-delete tcb-no-clone tcb-no-save tcb-icon-inherit-style\" data-css=\"tve-u-191ff79bc82\" style=\"\"><svg class=\"tcb-icon tcb-local-vars-root\" viewBox=\"0 0 256 512\" data-id=\"icon-angle-right-solid\" data-name=\"\"><path d=\"M224.3 273l-136 136c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-22.6-22.6c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l96.4-96.4-96.4-96.4c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9L54.3 103c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l136 136c9.5 9.4 9.5 24.6.1 34z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><\/div><span class=\"thrv-advanced-inline-text tve_editable tcb-styled-list-icon-text tcb-no-delete tcb-no-save\" data-css=\"tve-u-191ff79bc7c\" style=\"\"><strong>Save your relationship <\/strong><strong>or end it?<\/strong> Sometimes there's hope \u2013 sometimes not. Find out when it's worth fighting for your relationship and when it's time to draw a clear line. <a href=\"#tve-jump-191ff7cfa73\" class=\"tve-jump-scroll\" style=\"outline: none;\">Our couples therapists' recommendation. \u2193<\/a><\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><div class=\"thrv_wrapper tve_image_caption\" data-css=\"tve-u-192b50d854c\" style=\"\"><span class=\"tve_image_frame\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"tve_image wp-image-59982\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"59982\" width=\"30\" data-init-width=\"150\" height=\"30\" data-init-height=\"150\" title=\"PaarBalance Divider Icon\" src=\"https:\/\/www.paarbalance.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/PaarBalance-Divider-Icon.png\" data-width=\"30\" data-height=\"30\" data-css=\"tve-u-1920f68b05b\" style=\"aspect-ratio: auto 150 \/ 150;\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/span><\/div><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_text_element\" data-type=\"\" data-css=\"tve-u-1886cc3cafa\"><p><strong>Humiliations! Misunderstandings! Passion!<\/strong><\/p><p>Is your <em>relationship<\/em> toxic? Or is your <em>partner<\/em> toxic? <br>Is <em>separation<\/em> the only way out of a toxic relationship? 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style=\"\">\n<div class=\"tve_ct_content tve_clearfix\"><div class=\"ct_column\"><div class=\"thrv_wrapper tve-toc-heading tve-toc-heading-level0 tve_no_icons\" data-tag=\"H2\" data-css=\"tve-u-191d8a1685e\" data-element-name=\"Heading Level 1\"><div class=\"thrv_wrapper tve-toc-number tve-toc-number0 tve_no_icons tve-jump-scroll\" data-target=\"#t-1693418227438\" jump-animation=\"smooth\" data-element-name=\"Number Level 1\" data-level=\"0\" data-css=\"tve-u-191d8a16858\"><span class=\"tve-toc-disabled\">1.<\/span><\/div><a href=\"#t-1693418227438\" class=\"tve-toc-anchor tve-jump-scroll\" jump-animation=\"smooth\">What is a toxic relationship?<\/a><\/div><div class=\"thrv_wrapper tve-toc-heading tve-toc-heading-level0 tve_no_icons\" data-tag=\"H2\" data-css=\"tve-u-191d8a1685e\" data-element-name=\"Heading Level 1\"><div class=\"thrv_wrapper tve-toc-number tve-toc-number0 tve_no_icons tve-jump-scroll\" data-target=\"#t-1693418227440\" jump-animation=\"smooth\" data-element-name=\"Number Level 1\" data-level=\"0\" data-css=\"tve-u-191d8a16858\"><span class=\"tve-toc-disabled\">2.<\/span><\/div><a href=\"#t-1693418227440\" class=\"tve-toc-anchor tve-jump-scroll\" jump-animation=\"smooth\">Is my relationship toxic? - Take the PaarBalance relationship test! (free)<\/a><\/div><div class=\"thrv_wrapper tve-toc-heading tve-toc-heading-level0 tve_no_icons\" data-tag=\"H2\" data-css=\"tve-u-191d8a1685e\" data-element-name=\"Heading Level 1\"><div class=\"thrv_wrapper tve-toc-number tve-toc-number0 tve_no_icons tve-jump-scroll\" data-target=\"#t-1693420127330\" jump-animation=\"smooth\" data-element-name=\"Number Level 1\" data-level=\"0\" data-css=\"tve-u-191d8a16858\"><span class=\"tve-toc-disabled\">3.<\/span><\/div><a href=\"#t-1693420127330\" class=\"tve-toc-anchor tve-jump-scroll\" jump-animation=\"smooth\">What exactly is 'toxic': the relationship or the partner ?<\/a><\/div><div class=\"thrv_wrapper tve-toc-heading tve-toc-heading-level0 tve_no_icons\" data-tag=\"H2\" data-css=\"tve-u-191d8a1685e\" data-element-name=\"Heading Level 1\"><div class=\"thrv_wrapper tve-toc-number tve-toc-number0 tve_no_icons tve-jump-scroll\" data-target=\"#t-1693420127335\" jump-animation=\"smooth\" data-element-name=\"Number Level 1\" data-level=\"0\" data-css=\"tve-u-191d8a16858\"><span class=\"tve-toc-disabled\">4.<\/span><\/div><a href=\"#t-1693420127335\" class=\"tve-toc-anchor tve-jump-scroll\" jump-animation=\"smooth\">Typical patterns in toxic relationships<\/a><\/div><div class=\"thrv_wrapper tve-toc-heading tve-toc-heading-level0 tve_no_icons\" data-tag=\"H2\" data-css=\"tve-u-191d8a1685e\" data-element-name=\"Heading Level 1\"><div class=\"thrv_wrapper tve-toc-number tve-toc-number0 tve_no_icons tve-jump-scroll\" data-target=\"#t-1693420127338\" jump-animation=\"smooth\" data-element-name=\"Number Level 1\" data-level=\"0\" data-css=\"tve-u-191d8a16858\"><span class=\"tve-toc-disabled\">5.<\/span><\/div><a href=\"#t-1693420127338\" class=\"tve-toc-anchor tve-jump-scroll\" jump-animation=\"smooth\">Why are we 'vulnerable' to toxic relationships?<\/a><\/div><div class=\"thrv_wrapper tve-toc-heading tve-toc-heading-level0 tve_no_icons\" data-tag=\"H2\" data-css=\"tve-u-191d8a1685e\" data-element-name=\"Heading Level 1\"><div class=\"thrv_wrapper tve-toc-number tve-toc-number0 tve_no_icons tve-jump-scroll\" data-target=\"#t-1693420127342\" jump-animation=\"smooth\" data-element-name=\"Number Level 1\" data-level=\"0\" data-css=\"tve-u-191d8a16858\"><span class=\"tve-toc-disabled\">6.<\/span><\/div><a href=\"#t-1693420127342\" class=\"tve-toc-anchor tve-jump-scroll\" jump-animation=\"smooth\">Is it possible to save a toxic relationship?<\/a><\/div><div class=\"thrv_wrapper tve-toc-heading tve-toc-heading-level0 tve_no_icons\" data-tag=\"H2\" data-css=\"tve-u-191d8a1685e\" data-element-name=\"Heading Level 1\"><div class=\"thrv_wrapper tve-toc-number tve-toc-number0 tve_no_icons tve-jump-scroll\" data-target=\"#t-1693420127344\" jump-animation=\"smooth\" data-element-name=\"Number Level 1\" data-level=\"0\" data-css=\"tve-u-191d8a16858\"><span class=\"tve-toc-disabled\">7.<\/span><\/div><a href=\"#t-1693420127344\" class=\"tve-toc-anchor tve-jump-scroll\" jump-animation=\"smooth\">When to end a toxic relationship?<\/a><\/div><div class=\"thrv_wrapper tve-toc-heading tve-toc-heading-level0 tve_no_icons\" data-tag=\"H2\" data-css=\"tve-u-191d8a1685e\" data-element-name=\"Heading Level 1\"><div class=\"thrv_wrapper tve-toc-number tve-toc-number0 tve_no_icons tve-jump-scroll\" data-target=\"#t-1693212124232\" jump-animation=\"smooth\" data-element-name=\"Number Level 1\" data-level=\"0\" data-css=\"tve-u-191d8a16858\"><span class=\"tve-toc-disabled\">8.<\/span><\/div><a href=\"#t-1693212124232\" class=\"tve-toc-anchor tve-jump-scroll\" jump-animation=\"smooth\">What do happy couples do right? - Become your own relationship expert!<\/a><\/div><div class=\"thrv_wrapper tve-toc-heading tve-toc-heading-level0 tve_no_icons\" data-tag=\"H2\" data-css=\"tve-u-191d8a1685e\" data-element-name=\"Heading Level 1\"><div class=\"thrv_wrapper tve-toc-number tve-toc-number0 tve_no_icons tve-jump-scroll\" data-target=\"#t-1690965238615\" jump-animation=\"smooth\" data-element-name=\"Number Level 1\" data-level=\"0\" data-css=\"tve-u-191d8a16858\"><span class=\"tve-toc-disabled\">9.<\/span><\/div><a href=\"#t-1690965238615\" class=\"tve-toc-anchor tve-jump-scroll\" jump-animation=\"smooth\">Frequently asked questions about \"Toxic Relationships\"<\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv-divider tve-vert-divider\" data-style=\"tve_sep-1\" data-color-d=\"rgb(217, 217, 217)\" data-css=\"tve-u-191d8a16857\" data-style-d=\"tve_sep-4\" data-thickness-d=\"2\"><hr class=\"tve_sep tve_sep-4\" style=\"\"><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_text_element\" data-type=\"\" data-css=\"tve-u-1886cc43a43\" id=\"tve-jump-191ff7dd0fe\"><h2 class=\"\" data-css=\"tve-u-18a4797fd26\" style=\"\" id=\"t-1693418227438\"><strong>What is a toxic relationship?<\/strong><\/h2><\/div><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_text_element\" data-type=\"\" data-css=\"tve-u-1886cc3cafa\"><p style=\"\" data-css=\"tve-u-18a479830a6\">A toxic relationship causes lasting harm to one or both partners, as love is systematically \"poisoned.\" This can lead to serious health problems.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_text_element\" data-type=\"\" data-css=\"tve-u-18870b503c4\"><h3 data-css=\"tve-u-18a47986486\" style=\"color: var(--tcb-color-5) !important; --tcb-applied-color: var$(--tcb-color-5) !important;\" id=\"t-1693418227421\" class=\"\"><strong>Recognizing a toxic relationship - The signs<\/strong><\/h3><\/div><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_text_element\" data-type=\"\" data-css=\"tve-u-1886cc3cafa\"><p>You probably fear that your partnership could be a 'toxic relationship' - a relationship that is not good for you at all.<\/p><p>Which of the following signs of toxicity apply to you?<\/p><\/div><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_text_element\" data-type=\"\" data-css=\"tve-u-18870b503c4\"><h4 style=\"\" class=\"\" id=\"t-1693418227430\"><span data-css=\"tve-u-18a47993dc4\">(1) You feel extremely stressed<\/span><\/h4><\/div><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_text_element\" data-type=\"\" data-css=\"tve-u-1886cc3cafa\"><p style=\"\" data-css=\"tve-u-18a4799b148\">They are constantly on high alert, have great difficulty switching off (and may even no longer be able to eat, sleep and work properly) and find it almost impossible to replenish their energy reserves in between.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_text_element\" data-type=\"\" data-css=\"tve-u-18870b503c4\"><h4 style=\"\" class=\"\" id=\"t-1693418227431\"><span data-css=\"tve-u-18a47993dc4\">(2) Their self-esteem is at rock bottom<\/span><\/h4><\/div><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_text_element\" data-type=\"\" data-css=\"tve-u-1886cc3cafa\"><p data-css=\"tve-u-18a479ab03d\" style=\"\">You feel like you're no longer 'yourself'. Your self-confidence has already suffered massive damage as a result of your relationship.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_text_element\" data-type=\"\" data-css=\"tve-u-18870b503c4\"><h4 style=\"\" class=\"\" id=\"t-1693418227432\"><span data-css=\"tve-u-18a47993dc4\">(3) They ignore their own needs<\/span><\/h4><\/div><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_text_element\" data-type=\"\" data-css=\"tve-u-1886cc3cafa\"><p data-css=\"tve-u-18a479ab03d\" style=\"\">They hardly perceive their own needs anymore, but only focus on the needs of their partner.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_text_element\" data-type=\"\" data-css=\"tve-u-18870b503c4\"><h4 style=\"\" class=\"\" id=\"t-1693418227433\"><span data-css=\"tve-u-18a47993dc4\">(4) You neglect everything that was previously important to you<\/span><\/h4><\/div><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_text_element\" data-type=\"\" data-css=\"tve-u-1886cc3cafa\"><p data-css=\"tve-u-18a479ab03d\" style=\"\">They drift further and further away from what 'defined' them (family, friends, hobbies...) because they lack the necessary energy, feel burned out, or their partner is possessive and jealous.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_text_element\" data-type=\"\" data-css=\"tve-u-18870b503c4\"><h4 style=\"\" class=\"\" id=\"t-1693418227434\"><span data-css=\"tve-u-18a47993dc4\">(5) Your social circle is worried about you<\/span><\/h4><\/div><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_text_element\" data-type=\"\" data-css=\"tve-u-1886cc3cafa\"><p data-css=\"tve-u-18a479ab03d\" style=\"\">People close to you are alarmed to notice that you have changed drastically (e.g., seeming 'driven', 'looking unwell', no longer 'reachable'). Some may withdraw, feeling helpless.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_text_element\" data-type=\"\" data-css=\"tve-u-18870b503c4\"><h4 id=\"t-1693418227435\" style=\"\" class=\"\"><span data-css=\"tve-u-18a47993dc4\">(6) They feel incapable, manipulated, threatened, guilty<\/span><\/h4><\/div><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_text_element\" data-type=\"\" data-css=\"tve-u-1886cc3cafa\"><p data-css=\"tve-u-18a479ab03d\" style=\"\">You have become trapped in a dangerous situation involving emotional and\/or physical violence, pressure, control, dependency, insults, disrespect, blame, and other signs of an unhealthy entanglement from which you cannot escape.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"thrv_wrapper tve_image_caption tve-image-caption-below\" data-type=\"\" data-css=\"tve-u-18a479c2f00\" style=\"--tve-border-radius: 5px; border-radius: 5px; overflow: hidden;\"><span class=\"tve_image_frame\"><picture decoding=\"async\" class=\"tve_image tcb-moved-image wp-image-49010\" data-id=\"49010\" data-init-width=\"850\" data-init-height=\"483\" title=\"Toxic interaction patterns destroy us at our core.\" data-width=\"755\" style=\"aspect-ratio: auto 850 \/ 483;\" data-css=\"tve-u-192bb0acea9\" loading=\"lazy\" data-height=\"429\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\">\n<img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Sketch of an angry man complaining to his wife about the washing up, who turns away angrily.\" data-id=\"49010\" width=\"812\" data-init-width=\"850\" height=\"461\" data-init-height=\"483\" src=\"https:\/\/www.paarbalance.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Toxische-Beziehung-toxische-Interaktionsmuster.jpg\" data-width=\"812\" data-css=\"tve-u-18c34f9080d\" data-height=\"461\" style=\"aspect-ratio: auto 850 \/ 483;\" class=\"wp-image-49010\" title=\"How to recognize toxic relationships\" loading=\"lazy\">\n<\/picture>\n<\/span><p class=\"thrv_wrapper wp-caption-text thrv-inline-text\" style=\"text-align: center;\" data-css=\"tve-u-18a479c2f01\">First declarations of love and intimacy \u2013 then accusations and blame? Toxic interaction patterns destroy us to our core.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_text_element\" data-type=\"\" data-css=\"tve-u-18870b503c4\"><h3 data-css=\"tve-u-18a479cdf95\" id=\"t-1693418227439\" class=\"\" style=\"color: var(--tcb-color-5) !important; --tcb-applied-color: var$(--tcb-color-5) !important;\"><strong>\"What's wrong with us?!\" \"How can we go on?\" - The agonizing questions<\/strong><\/h3><\/div><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_text_element\" data-type=\"\" data-css=\"tve-u-1886cc3cafa\"><p style=\"\" data-css=\"tve-u-18a479d19c9\">You've probably asked yourself the same questions countless times \u2013 and still haven't found clear answers:<\/p><\/div><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_text_element\" data-type=\"\" data-css=\"tve-u-18870b503c4\"><h4 style=\"\" id=\"t-1693418227436\" class=\"\"><span data-css=\"tve-u-18a479d9e38\">What's wrong here?<\/span><\/h4><\/div><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_text_element\" data-type=\"\" data-css=\"tve-u-1886cc3cafa\"><p>Is there something wrong <em>with me<\/em> (anymore)?<\/p><p>Is something wrong <em>with my partner<\/em> (anymore)?<\/p><p>Is there something wrong <em>with our relationship<\/em> (because the <em>combination<\/em> between us is so explosive)?<\/p><\/div><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_text_element\" data-type=\"\" data-css=\"tve-u-18870b503c4\"><h4 style=\"\" id=\"t-1693418227437\" class=\"\"><span data-css=\"tve-u-18a479d9e38\">Can there be a shared future for us?<\/span><\/h4><\/div><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_text_element\" data-type=\"\" data-css=\"tve-u-1886cc3cafa\"><ul class=\"\"><li>Is it possible for a 'toxic relationship' to develop into a respectful partnership on equal terms (and if so, how) <strong>?<\/strong><\/li><\/ul><ul class=\"\"><li>Ultimately, there is no way around ending the relationship with the partner in which unhealthy patterns have become entrenched, in order not to lose oneself completely (and if so: how)?<\/li><\/ul><p><strong>We want to help you gain more clarity about your relationship situation and take the right path for you so that you and your health are no longer harmed.<\/strong><\/p><\/div><div class=\"thrv_wrapper tve_image_caption tve-image-caption-below\" data-type=\"\" data-css=\"tve-u-18a479e9e69\" style=\"--tve-border-radius: 5px; border-radius: 5px; overflow: hidden;\"><span class=\"tve_image_frame\"><picture decoding=\"async\" class=\"tve_image tcb-moved-image wp-image-49011\" data-id=\"49011\" data-init-width=\"850\" data-init-height=\"478\" title=\"The signs of a toxic relationship are usually clearly recognizable.\" data-width=\"755\" style=\"aspect-ratio: auto 850 \/ 478;\" data-css=\"tve-u-18fa60b84e4\" loading=\"lazy\" data-height=\"424\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\">\n<img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Sketch of a woman pulling a rug in her right hand and her partner in her left hand.\" data-id=\"49011\" width=\"812\" data-init-width=\"850\" height=\"457\" data-init-height=\"478\" src=\"https:\/\/www.paarbalance.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Toxische-Beziehung-Anzeichen.jpg\" data-width=\"812\" data-css=\"tve-u-18c34f9197e\" data-height=\"457\" style=\"aspect-ratio: auto 850 \/ 478;\" class=\"wp-image-49011\" title=\"Signs of a toxic relationship\" loading=\"lazy\">\n<\/picture>\n<\/span><p class=\"thrv_wrapper wp-caption-text thrv-inline-text\" style=\"text-align: center;\" data-css=\"tve-u-18a479e9e6a\">The signs of a toxic relationship usually can't be swept under the rug for long... Nevertheless, breaking free proves impossible.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_text_element\" data-type=\"\" data-css=\"tve-u-1886cc43a43\"><h2 class=\"\" data-css=\"tve-u-18a479f61e4\" style=\"\" id=\"t-1693418227440\"><strong>Is my relationship toxic? - Take the PaarBalance relationship test! (free)<\/strong><\/h2><\/div><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_text_element\" data-type=\"\" data-css=\"tve-u-1886cc3cafa\"><p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/app.paarbalance.de\/beziehungstest\" class=\"\" style=\"outline: none;\" data-lt-tmp-id=\"lt-456329\" spellcheck=\"false\" target=\"_blank\">scientifically based test<\/a> from PaarBalance (duration approx. 10 minutes) was developed by the renowned relationship expert <a href=\"https:\/\/www.paarbalance.de\/en\/prof-dr-ludwig-schindler\/\" class=\"\" style=\"outline: none;\"><strong>Prof. Dr. Ludwig Schindler<\/strong><\/a> &amp; colleagues.<\/p><p>Analyzing the quality of your relationships can help you find an answer to the question:<\/p><p><strong>Does it make sense to continue fighting for this relationship - or should I use all my energy to free myself from it?<\/strong><\/p><p>The test focuses on your very personal perception of relationships:<\/p><ul class=\"\"><li style=\"\" data-css=\"tve-u-18a479fc574\">How <em><u>do you experience<\/u><\/em> your partnership?<\/li><\/ul><ul class=\"\"><li>How <em><u>do you shape<\/u><\/em> your relationship?<\/li><\/ul><p><strong>Immediately afterwards you will receive a detailed overview of the danger areas and strengths of your cooperation (free of charge).<\/strong><\/p><\/div><div class=\"tcb-clear\" data-css=\"tve-u-18c87bebbc2\"><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_contentbox_shortcode thrv-content-box tve-elem-default-pad\" data-type=\"\" data-css=\"tve-u-18ba3cea17e\" style=\"\">\n<div class=\"tve-content-box-background\" style=\"\" data-css=\"tve-u-18ba3cea16f\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tve-cb\"><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_text_element\" data-type=\"\" data-css=\"tve-u-1886cc62a1c\" style=\"\"><p data-css=\"tve-u-18ba3cea172\" style=\"text-align: center;\">Take your relationship test now! (free)<\/p><\/div><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_text_element\" data-type=\"\" data-css=\"tve-u-18ba3cea181\" style=\"\"><p data-css=\"tve-u-18ba3cea174\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>How is your relationship? <br>What are your strengths and weaknesses?<\/strong><\/p><\/div><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv-columns\" style=\"--tcb-col-el-width: 512;\" data-type=\"\" data-css=\"tve-u-18ba3cea17c\"><div class=\"tcb-flex-row v-2 tcb--cols--2 tcb-resized\" style=\"\" data-css=\"tve-u-18ba3cea173\"><div class=\"tcb-flex-col c-33\" style=\"\" data-css=\"tve-u-18ba3cea17d\"><div class=\"tcb-col\" data-css=\"tve-u-1886ccb1283\" style=\"\"><div class=\"thrv_wrapper tve_image_caption\" data-type=\"\" data-css=\"tve-u-18ba3cea171\" style=\"\"><span class=\"tve_image_frame\"><picture decoding=\"async\" class=\"tve_image wp-image-424 tcb-moved-image\" data-id=\"424\" data-init-width=\"1000\" data-init-height=\"1000\" title=\"Relationship profile\" data-width=\"204\" style=\"aspect-ratio: auto 1000 \/ 1000;\" data-css=\"tve-u-189b52d0ef2\" data-height=\"204\" loading=\"lazy\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\">\n<img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Flyer from PaarBalance Online Coaching with personal relationship profile for relationship problems\" data-id=\"53041\" data-init-width=\"1000\" data-init-height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/www.paarbalance.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/beziehungsprofil.webp\" data-width=\"212\" data-css=\"tve-u-189b52d0ef2\" data-height=\"212\" width=\"212\" height=\"212\" style=\"aspect-ratio: auto 1000 \/ 1000;\" class=\"wp-image-53041\" title=\"Relationship profile Relationship test\" loading=\"lazy\">\n<\/picture>\n<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tcb-flex-col c-66\" style=\"\" data-css=\"tve-u-18ba3cea180\"><div class=\"tcb-col\"><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_text_element\" data-type=\"\" data-css=\"tve-u-18ba3cea182\" style=\"\"><p data-css=\"tve-u-18ba3cea175\">You will find out immediately afterwards in your personal PaarBalance relationship profile (free).<\/p><p data-css=\"tve-u-18ba3cea175\"><strong>Start your relationship test now!<\/strong><\/p><p data-css=\"tve-u-18ba3cea176\" style=\"\">\u2713 Scientifically sound <br>\u2713 Includes detailed analysis <br>\u2713 Your data will not be shared <br>\u2713 100% free &amp; non-binding<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv-button thrv-button-v2 tcb-local-vars-root tcb-flip\" data-css=\"tve-u-18ba3cea177\" data-type=\"\" data-tcb_hover_state_parent=\"\" style=\"\">\n<div class=\"thrive-colors-palette-config\" style=\"display: none !important\">__CONFIG_colors_palette__{\"active_palette\":0,\"config\":{\"colors\":{\"62516\":{\"name\":\"Main Accent\",\"parent\":-1}},\"gradients\":[]},\"palettes\":[{\"name\":\"Default Palette\",\"value\":{\"colors\":{\"62516\":{\"val\":\"var(--tcb-color-0)\"}},\"gradients\":[]}}]}__CONFIG_colors_palette__<\/div>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/app.paarbalance.de\/beziehungstest\" class=\"tcb-button-link tcb-plain-text\" style=\"\" target=\"_blank\"><span class=\"tcb-button-icon\">\n<div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_icon tve_no_drag tve_no_icons tcb-icon-inherit-style tcb-local-vars-root tcb-icon-display\" data-css=\"tve-u-18ba3cea178\" data-tcb_hover_state_parent=\"\" style=\"\"><svg class=\"tcb-icon\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" data-id=\"icon-arrow-circle-right-solid\" data-name=\"\"><path d=\"M256 8c137 0 248 111 248 248S393 504 256 504 8 393 8 256 119 8 256 8zm-28.9 143.6l75.5 72.4H120c-13.3 0-24 10.7-24 24v16c0 13.3 10.7 24 24 24h182.6l-75.5 72.4c-9.7 9.3-9.9 24.8-.4 34.3l11 10.9c9.4 9.4 24.6 9.4 33.9 0L404.3 273c9.4-9.4 9.4-24.6 0-33.9L271.6 106.3c-9.4-9.4-24.6-9.4-33.9 0l-11 10.9c-9.5 9.6-9.3 25.1.4 34.4z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div>\n<\/span>\n<span class=\"tcb-button-texts\"><span class=\"tcb-button-text thrv-inline-text\" data-css=\"tve-u-18ba3cea179\" style=\"\"><strong>Start your free relationship test now<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"tcb-secondary-text thrv-inline-text tve-froala fr-box\" data-css=\"tve-u-18ba3cea17a\" style=\"\"><\/span><\/span>\n<\/a>\n<\/div><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_text_element\" data-type=\"\" data-css=\"tve-u-18ba3cea183\" style=\"\"><p data-css=\"tve-u-18ba3cea17f\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><small>100% secure. 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What signs of toxicity are there?<\/p><\/div><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv-button thrv-button-v2 tcb-local-vars-root tcb-flip\" data-css=\"tve-u-189b565fa34\" data-type=\"\" data-tcb_hover_state_parent=\"\" style=\"\">\n<div class=\"thrive-colors-palette-config\" style=\"display: none !important\">__CONFIG_colors_palette__{\"active_palette\":0,\"config\":{\"colors\":{\"62516\":{\"name\":\"Main Accent\",\"parent\":-1}},\"gradients\":[]},\"palettes\":[{\"name\":\"Default Palette\",\"value\":{\"colors\":{\"62516\":{\"val\":\"var(--tcb-color-0)\"}},\"gradients\":[]}}]}__CONFIG_colors_palette__<\/div>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/app.paarbalance.de\/beziehungstest\" class=\"tcb-button-link tcb-plain-text\" style=\"\" target=\"_blank\"><span class=\"tcb-button-icon\">\n<div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_icon tve_no_drag tve_no_icons tcb-icon-inherit-style tcb-local-vars-root tcb-icon-display\" data-css=\"tve-u-189b565fa35\" data-tcb_hover_state_parent=\"\" style=\"\"><svg class=\"tcb-icon\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" data-id=\"icon-arrow-circle-right-solid\" data-name=\"\"><path d=\"M256 8c137 0 248 111 248 248S393 504 256 504 8 393 8 256 119 8 256 8zm-28.9 143.6l75.5 72.4H120c-13.3 0-24 10.7-24 24v16c0 13.3 10.7 24 24 24h182.6l-75.5 72.4c-9.7 9.3-9.9 24.8-.4 34.3l11 10.9c9.4 9.4 24.6 9.4 33.9 0L404.3 273c9.4-9.4 9.4-24.6 0-33.9L271.6 106.3c-9.4-9.4-24.6-9.4-33.9 0l-11 10.9c-9.5 9.6-9.3 25.1.4 34.4z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div>\n<\/span>\n<span class=\"tcb-button-texts\"><span class=\"tcb-button-text thrv-inline-text\" data-css=\"tve-u-189b565fa36\" style=\"\"><strong>Click here to <br>start the free relationship test \u2197<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"tcb-secondary-text thrv-inline-text tve-froala fr-box fr-basic\" data-css=\"tve-u-189b565fa37\" style=\"\"><\/span><\/span>\n<\/a>\n<\/div><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_text_element\" data-type=\"\" data-css=\"tve-u-1886cc43a43\"><h2 class=\"\" data-css=\"tve-u-18a47a18591\" style=\"\" id=\"t-1693420127330\"><strong>What exactly is 'toxic': the <em>relationship<\/em> or the <em>partner<\/em> ?<\/strong><\/h2><\/div><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_text_element\" data-type=\"\" data-css=\"tve-u-1886cc3cafa\"><p style=\"\" data-css=\"tve-u-18a47a1d79e\"><strong>Every partnership with a toxic partner is also toxic - but not every toxic partnership has a toxic partner.<\/strong><\/p><\/div><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_text_element\" data-type=\"\" data-css=\"tve-u-18870b503c4\"><h3 data-css=\"tve-u-18a47a21075\" id=\"t-1693418227446\" class=\"\" style=\"color: var(--tcb-color-5) !important; --tcb-applied-color: var$(--tcb-color-5) !important;\"><strong>The term 'toxic relationship'<\/strong><\/h3><\/div><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_text_element\" data-type=\"\" data-css=\"tve-u-1886cc3cafa\"><p>First of all: \u201cToxic relationship\u201d is not a term commonly used in science and does not represent an 'official' diagnostic category.<\/p><p><strong>Rather, it is a popular scientific term that has become increasingly widespread in the media - but also among psychotherapists.<\/strong><\/p><\/div><div class=\"thrv_wrapper tve_image_caption tve-image-caption-below\" data-type=\"\" data-css=\"tve-u-18a47a2e410\" style=\"--tve-border-radius: 5px; border-radius: 5px; overflow: hidden;\"><span class=\"tve_image_frame\"><picture decoding=\"async\" class=\"tve_image tcb-moved-image wp-image-49012\" data-id=\"49012\" data-init-width=\"850\" data-init-height=\"480\" title=\"Definition of a toxic relationship\" data-width=\"755\" style=\"aspect-ratio: auto 850 \/ 480;\" data-css=\"tve-u-192b55182bf\" loading=\"lazy\" data-height=\"426\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\">\n<img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Illustration of a disappointed, heartbroken couple considering separation.\" data-id=\"55980\" width=\"812\" data-init-width=\"768\" height=\"459\" data-init-height=\"432\" src=\"https:\/\/www.paarbalance.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Folgen-emotionaler-Abhaengigkeit.jpg\" data-width=\"812\" data-css=\"tve-u-18c34f93ce5\" data-height=\"459\" style=\"aspect-ratio: auto 768 \/ 432;\" class=\"wp-image-55980\" title=\"Consequences of emotional dependency\" loading=\"lazy\">\n<\/picture>\n<\/span><p class=\"thrv_wrapper wp-caption-text thrv-inline-text\" style=\"text-align: center;\" data-css=\"tve-u-18a47a2e411\">We speak of a 'toxic relationship' when the partnership is the cause of ongoing suffering.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_text_element\" data-type=\"\" data-css=\"tve-u-1886cc3cafa\"><p>Toxic literally means: \"poisonous\", \"caused by poison\", \"based on poisoning\".<\/p><p><strong>Applied to relationship dynamics, this means that the atmosphere in so-called toxic relationships is poisoned - and there are significantly more painful than relaxed and positive moments.<\/strong><\/p><\/div><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_text_element\" data-type=\"\" data-css=\"tve-u-18870b503c4\"><h3 data-css=\"tve-u-18a47a3f8ef\" id=\"t-1693418227457\" class=\"\" style=\"color: var(--tcb-color-5) !important; --tcb-applied-color: var$(--tcb-color-5) !important;\"><strong>How can I tell if my <em><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">relationship<\/span><\/em> is toxic?<\/strong><\/h3><\/div><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_text_element\" data-type=\"\" data-css=\"tve-u-1886cc3cafa\"><p><strong>\"It always takes two!\" - Does that also apply to toxic relationships?<\/strong><br> In principle, yes. The word 'relationship' makes it clear:<\/p><p><strong>It is about the <em>reciprocal relationship<\/em> , i.e., the <em>combination<\/em> of people and the <em>type of connection<\/em> between them<\/strong> :<\/p><ul class=\"\"><li>Who <em>treats<\/em> whom, and in what way?<\/li><li>Who <em>is being <\/em><em>treated<\/em> by whom, and in what way ?<\/li><\/ul><p>Depending on how the partners deal with each other and with personal boundaries (do I respect them? do I break them down? do I let them break down?), a caring or a destructive dynamic can develop.<\/p><p>There are numerous relationship constellations that are experienced as extremely stressful by those affected, <em>even though<\/em> each person would describe themselves as 'capable of relationships' and has already had fulfilling partnership experiences.<\/p><p><strong>In a formerly loving partnership that has become toxic, two essentially 'good people' with good intentions have gotten caught in a negative cycle due to personal differences or severe stress.<\/strong><\/p><\/div><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_text_element\" data-type=\"\" data-css=\"tve-u-18870b503c4\"><h4 style=\"\" id=\"t-1693418227447\" class=\"\"><span data-css=\"tve-u-18a47a48ce7\">\"We are very different!\"<\/span><\/h4><\/div><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_text_element\" data-type=\"\" data-css=\"tve-u-1886cc3cafa\"><p>The combination of the two partners can be 'the problem' - i.e., it is not due to <em>one<\/em> \"toxic partner\" or <em>one<\/em> \"difficult partner\".<\/p><p><strong>'Opposites attract' may be true at the beginning of a relationship - but the couple then has to learn to deal with personal differences in a permanently benevolent way.<\/strong><\/p><p>When both partners have very different characters and their interests and needs are far apart, a great deal of global acceptance and tolerance is needed (after the initial infatuation phase, when the rose-colored glasses have long since disappeared into the nightstand).<\/p><p><strong>Unfortunately, this is often lacking, and the (always doomed to failure) attempt at the great 're-education program' begins: The other person should finally become more like oneself.<\/strong><\/p><\/div><div class=\"thrv_wrapper tve_image_caption tve-image-caption-below\" data-type=\"\" data-css=\"tve-u-18a47a592c3\" style=\"--tve-border-radius: 5px; border-radius: 5px; overflow: hidden;\"><span class=\"tve_image_frame\"><picture decoding=\"async\" class=\"tve_image tcb-moved-image wp-image-49013\" data-id=\"49013\" data-init-width=\"850\" data-init-height=\"483\" title=\"When both partners have very different characters\" data-width=\"755\" style=\"aspect-ratio: auto 850 \/ 483;\" data-css=\"tve-u-192bb0ce575\" loading=\"lazy\" data-height=\"429\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\">\n<img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Sketch showing the woman complaining about the flashy car and the man complaining about &quot;women's stuff&quot; (horses).\" data-id=\"49013\" width=\"812\" data-init-width=\"850\" height=\"461\" data-init-height=\"483\" src=\"https:\/\/www.paarbalance.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Toxische-Beziehung-Frau-Mann-unterschiedlich.jpg\" data-width=\"812\" data-css=\"tve-u-18c34f946e5\" data-height=\"461\" style=\"aspect-ratio: auto 850 \/ 483;\" class=\"wp-image-49013\" title=\"Different personalities in the relationship\" loading=\"lazy\">\n<\/picture>\n<\/span><p class=\"thrv_wrapper wp-caption-text thrv-inline-text\" style=\"text-align: center;\" data-css=\"tve-u-18a47a592c4\">First \"Opposites attract!\" - then \"Oh, if only he\/she were like me!\"?<\/p><\/div><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_text_element\" data-type=\"\" data-css=\"tve-u-18a47b74f66\" style=\"\"><p>However, if both partners equally desire to stay with <em>this particular partner<\/em> and maintain a loving, respectful relationship in the long term, the challenge can be met with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.paarbalance.de\/en\/paartherapie\/\" class=\"\" style=\"outline: none;\">the right support \u2013 see our article on \"couples therapy\"<\/a> &nbsp;.<\/p><p><strong>Take action as soon as possible!<\/strong><\/p><p>The following articles may help you:<\/p><p>\ud83d\udcc4 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.paarbalance.de\/en\/beziehung-retten\/\" class=\"\" style=\"outline: none;\">Saving your relationship: Here's how! The best tips from couples therapists<\/a><\/p><p>\ud83d\udcc4 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.paarbalance.de\/en\/beziehungskrise-meistern\/\" class=\"\" style=\"outline: none;\">Overcoming a relationship crisis: Helpful explanations, information, and tips to solve the problems in your relationship<\/a><\/p><p>\ud83d\udcc4 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.paarbalance.de\/en\/5-sprachen-der-liebe\/\" class=\"\" style=\"outline: none;\">The '5 Love Languages' - to better understand your partner and yourself and improve communication<\/a><\/p><\/div><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_text_element\" data-type=\"\" data-css=\"tve-u-18870b503c4\"><h4 style=\"\" class=\"\" id=\"t-1693418227452\"><span data-css=\"tve-u-18a47a773a5\">\"We are under an incredible amount of stress!\"<\/span><\/h4><\/div><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_text_element\" data-type=\"\" data-css=\"tve-u-1886cc3cafa\"><p>Even if two people start their relationship with the very best intentions, love can suffer in the hamster wheel of everyday life ( <a href=\"https:\/\/www.paarbalance.de\/en\/mental-load\/\" class=\"\" style=\"outline: none;\">see our blog article \"No More Mental Load! How to Achieve a Fair Division of Labor in a Partnership\"<\/a> ).<\/p><p>Patience, respect, and empathy are increasingly lost, friction and arguments escalate. The relationship spirals downward and becomes increasingly strained \u2013 because the formerly loving couple makes life harder for each other instead of supporting one another.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"thrv_wrapper tve_image_caption tve-image-caption-below\" data-type=\"\" data-css=\"tve-u-18a47a7df59\" style=\"--tve-border-radius: 5px; border-radius: 5px; overflow: hidden;\"><span class=\"tve_image_frame\"><picture decoding=\"async\" class=\"tve_image tcb-moved-image wp-image-49014\" data-id=\"49014\" data-init-width=\"850\" data-init-height=\"482\" title=\"Everyday life in relationships - pressure, stress &amp; overwhelm\" data-width=\"755\" style=\"aspect-ratio: auto 850 \/ 482;\" data-css=\"tve-u-192bb0cfd97\" loading=\"lazy\" data-height=\"429\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\">\n<img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Illustration of a screaming couple and ghosts with the word &quot;Overwhelmed&quot; written on them.\" data-id=\"49117\" width=\"812\" data-init-width=\"850\" height=\"460\" data-init-height=\"483\" src=\"https:\/\/www.paarbalance.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Staendiger-Streit-in-der-Beziehung-Ueberforderung.png\" data-width=\"812\" data-css=\"tve-u-18c34f9504c\" data-height=\"460\" style=\"aspect-ratio: auto 850 \/ 483;\" class=\"wp-image-49117\" title=\"Constant arguments in the relationship\" loading=\"lazy\">\n<\/picture>\n<\/span><p class=\"thrv_wrapper wp-caption-text thrv-inline-text\" style=\"text-align: center;\" data-css=\"tve-u-18a47a7df5a\">Those who feel chronically under pressure quickly become frayed.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_text_element\" data-type=\"\" data-css=\"tve-u-1886cc3cafa\"><p>The more porcelain has already been broken, the more difficult it becomes to start over together.<\/p><p>And yet: Even a relationship that is in a very precarious state can be <a href=\"https:\/\/www.paarbalance.de\/en\/beziehung-retten\/\" class=\"\" style=\"outline: none;\">saved <\/a><em>if both partners genuinely desire it<\/em> (and are truly willing to make their respective contributions) to turn things around.<\/p><p><strong>However, this usually requires <\/strong><strong>effective external support<\/strong> ( <a href=\"https:\/\/www.paarbalance.de\/en\/paartherapie\/\" class=\"\" style=\"outline: none;\">e.g., in the form of couples therapy<\/a> ) <strong>before it is too late!<\/strong><\/p><\/div><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_text_element\" data-type=\"\" data-css=\"tve-u-18870b503c4\"><h4 style=\"\" class=\"\" id=\"t-1693418227453\"><span data-css=\"tve-u-18a47a8af1d\">Be careful with labels that won't come off!<\/span><\/h4><\/div><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_text_element\" data-type=\"\" data-css=\"tve-u-1886cc3cafa\"><p>In connection with unhappy relationships, one often hears terms like \"an extremely toxic woman\", \"what a toxic guy\", \"a total toxic partner\", \"that poison-filled woman\", etc.<\/p><p>It is understandable that people themselves are perceived as 'toxic', 'evil' or 'dangerous' when you, as their partner, are feeling desperate and stressed.<\/p><p><strong>However, if you want to give your relationship another real chance, we strongly recommend distinguishing between the person and their behavior.<\/strong><\/p><p>Almost never is a person completely toxic \u2013 even if many of their behavioral patterns, signs, or statements may (have become) so.<\/p><p><strong>If <em>both<\/em> sides want to do everything they can to become happier together again, all problematic attitudes and behavioral patterns must be addressed \u2013 and no one should receive a permanent 'label' as a person.<\/strong><\/p><\/div><div class=\"thrv_wrapper tve_image_caption tve-image-caption-below\" data-type=\"\" data-css=\"tve-u-18a47a927e7\" style=\"--tve-border-radius: 5px; border-radius: 5px; overflow: hidden;\"><span class=\"tve_image_frame\"><picture decoding=\"async\" class=\"tve_image tcb-moved-image wp-image-49015\" data-id=\"49015\" data-init-width=\"850\" data-init-height=\"483\" title=\"Be careful when using labels\" data-width=\"755\" style=\"aspect-ratio: auto 850 \/ 483;\" data-css=\"tve-u-192bb0ea985\" loading=\"lazy\" data-height=\"429\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\">\n<img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Sketch of a man describing his wife as evil, symbolized by a thought bubble\" data-id=\"49015\" width=\"812\" data-init-width=\"850\" height=\"461\" data-init-height=\"483\" src=\"https:\/\/www.paarbalance.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Toxische-Beziehung-Etikett-boese.jpg\" data-width=\"812\" data-css=\"tve-u-18c34f95b05\" data-height=\"461\" style=\"aspect-ratio: auto 850 \/ 483;\" class=\"wp-image-49015\" title=\"Insults in a relationship\" loading=\"lazy\">\n<\/picture>\n<\/span><p class=\"thrv_wrapper wp-caption-text thrv-inline-text\" style=\"text-align: center;\" data-css=\"tve-u-18a47a927e8\">Before we label others: Is it really about the whole person? Or about what they said or did?<\/p><\/div><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_text_element\" data-type=\"\" data-css=\"tve-u-18870b503c4\"><h3 data-css=\"tve-u-18a47ad3970\" id=\"t-1693420127331\" class=\"\" style=\"color: var(--tcb-color-5) !important; --tcb-applied-color: var$(--tcb-color-5) !important;\"><strong>How can I tell if my partner is toxic (characteristics &amp; behavior)? <br>[Warning: Narcissism!]<\/strong><\/h3><\/div><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_text_element\" data-type=\"\" data-css=\"tve-u-1886cc3cafa\"><p>Maintaining a consistently equal, respectful, and relaxed relationship is virtually impossible when one partner has a so-called ' <strong>narcissistic personality disorder<\/strong> ', also known as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.paarbalance.de\/en\/narzisst\/\" target=\"_blank\">narcissism<\/a> . This is precisely what is often the case in severely toxic relationships.<\/p><p><strong>The term 'toxic relationship' is usually equated with 'relationship with a toxic (and by that usually means: narcissistic) <em>partner<\/em> ', i.e.<\/strong><\/p><ul class=\"\"><li>There is a partner who acts (to a degree or strongly) egocentrically, dominantly, aggressively, and manipulatively, and<\/li><li>a partner who feels increasingly dependent and insecure and allows themselves to be devalued, humiliated and controlled by the other.<\/li><\/ul><p><strong>All your alarm bells should be ringing (\"Help! Narcissism!\") if your partner:<\/strong><\/p><ul class=\"\"><li>has constant mood swings<\/li><li>sends double messages<\/li><li>lies regularly<\/li><li>She punished them with withdrawal of love<\/li><li>She constantly misunderstands<\/li><li>She controls<\/li><li>It makes them feel like they can't do anything right.<\/li><li>Destroying their self-esteem<\/li><li>They were separated from trusted people.<\/li><li>She makes others feel bad about herself<\/li><li>speaking about his ex-partners in a ruthlessly derogatory manner<\/li><li>She insults and belittles<\/li><li>They threaten to harm themselves<\/li><li>She intimidates<\/li><\/ul><p>It is impossible for family and friends to miss the fact that the 'entangled' person is subjected to toxic manipulation and psychological abuse, and that the relationship is massively damaging him.<\/p><p><strong>Despite the suffering, the affected person is unable to break free from the 'ill-making' partner.<\/strong><\/p><\/div><div class=\"thrv_wrapper tve_image_caption tve-image-caption-below\" data-type=\"\" data-css=\"tve-u-18a47ade645\" style=\"--tve-border-radius: 5px; border-radius: 5px; overflow: hidden;\"><span class=\"tve_image_frame\"><picture decoding=\"async\" class=\"tve_image tcb-moved-image wp-image-49016\" data-id=\"49016\" data-init-width=\"850\" data-init-height=\"483\" title=\"Characteristics &amp; Behavior\" data-width=\"755\" style=\"aspect-ratio: auto 850 \/ 483;\" data-css=\"tve-u-192b553d4f5\" loading=\"lazy\" data-height=\"429\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\">\n<img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Sketch of how an aggressive man tries to trap his partner in a toxic relationship with a net\" data-id=\"49016\" width=\"812\" data-init-width=\"850\" height=\"461\" data-init-height=\"483\" src=\"https:\/\/www.paarbalance.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Toxische-Beziehung-Narzissmus.jpg\" data-width=\"812\" data-css=\"tve-u-18c34f9634f\" data-height=\"461\" style=\"aspect-ratio: auto 850 \/ 483;\" class=\"wp-image-49016\" title=\"Toxic relationship man\" loading=\"lazy\">\n<\/picture>\n<\/span><p class=\"thrv_wrapper wp-caption-text thrv-inline-text\" style=\"text-align: center;\" data-css=\"tve-u-18a47ade646\">No matter what you do or how you behave: narcissism is almost never changeable.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_text_element\" data-type=\"\" data-css=\"tve-u-1886cc3cafa\"><p>In a relationship with a toxic partner, a bad person (or one who has become bad due to their own biography) tries to manipulate their partner in order to fulfill their own needs.<\/p><p><strong>Narcissistic partners are unable to recognize their own weaknesses, accept criticism, feel empathy, and change destructive behavior patterns.<\/strong><\/p><p>In this case, we believe it is justified to describe the partner as 'toxic'.<\/p><p>Then it's <br><strong>every man for himself!<\/strong><\/p><\/div><div class=\"thrv_wrapper tve_image_caption tve-image-caption-below\" data-type=\"\" data-css=\"tve-u-18a47af4717\" style=\"--tve-border-radius: 5px; border-radius: 5px; overflow: hidden;\"><span class=\"tve_image_frame\"><picture decoding=\"async\" class=\"tve_image tcb-moved-image wp-image-49017\" data-id=\"49017\" data-init-width=\"850\" data-init-height=\"483\" title=\"Save the relationship? Or better yet, save yourself?\" data-width=\"755\" style=\"aspect-ratio: auto 850 \/ 483;\" data-css=\"tve-u-192b55459db\" loading=\"lazy\" data-height=\"429\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\">\n<img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Sketch of a man setting three aggressive dogs on a woman sitting on the ground\" data-id=\"49037\" width=\"812\" data-init-width=\"850\" height=\"461\" data-init-height=\"483\" src=\"https:\/\/www.paarbalance.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Paartherapie-Notfall-Krise-Missbrauch.jpg\" data-width=\"812\" data-css=\"tve-u-18c34f96d31\" data-height=\"461\" style=\"aspect-ratio: auto 850 \/ 483;\" class=\"wp-image-49037\" title=\"Contact person for couples therapy in emergencies\" loading=\"lazy\">\n<\/picture>\n<\/span><p class=\"thrv_wrapper wp-caption-text thrv-inline-text\" style=\"text-align: center;\" data-css=\"tve-u-18a47af4718\">Help! Narcissism! - Going back is difficult: For everyone who has fallen in love with a narcissist, it becomes emotionally dangerous...<\/p><\/div><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_text_element\" data-type=\"\" data-css=\"tve-u-1886cc3cafa\"><p style=\"\" data-css=\"tve-u-18a47b21b28\"><strong>+++ When we refer to a 'toxic relationship' below, we mean a 'poisoned' relationship with a 'toxic partner' who is unable (or unwilling) to permanently change their own destructive behavior patterns. +++<\/strong><\/p><\/div><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_text_element\" data-type=\"\" data-css=\"tve-u-1886cc43a43\" id=\"tve-jump-191ff7d43b1\"><h2 class=\"\" data-css=\"tve-u-18a47b7aad0\" style=\"\" id=\"t-1693420127335\"><strong>Typical patterns in toxic relationships<\/strong><\/h2><\/div><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_text_element\" data-type=\"\" data-css=\"tve-u-18870b503c4\"><h3 data-css=\"tve-u-18a47b7e613\" id=\"t-1693420127332\" class=\"\" style=\"color: var(--tcb-color-5) !important; --tcb-applied-color: var$(--tcb-color-5) !important;\"><strong>Big emotions - big drama<\/strong><\/h3><\/div><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_text_element\" data-type=\"\" data-css=\"tve-u-1886cc3cafa\"><p><strong>A key characteristic of toxic relationships is that life is suddenly experienced as extremely intense, and feelings as exceptionally strong \u2013 even if they resemble a permanent roller coaster ride.<\/strong><\/p><p>Something is constantly 'happening', everything revolves around weighty themes such as 'guilt', 'betrayal', 'passion', 'forgiveness', 'failure', 'power' and 'powerlessness'.<\/p><p><strong>Overwhelming emotions hit you with full force: <\/strong><br><strong>intensity, excitement and feelings of love like never before - despair, anger and powerlessness like never before.<\/strong><\/p><p>In a toxic relationship, there are usually only short periods of harmony and peace. Therefore, there is little time to catch one's breath, recharge, and take stock \u2013 even when thoughts like these increasingly arise:<\/p><ul class=\"\"><li>\"What kind of sick relationship are you in?!\"<\/li><li>\"You can't do anything right, you're constantly criticized and feel like you've failed and are guilty.\"<\/li><li>\"Is this really love - even though you often feel bad and are even afraid of your partner?\"<\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"thrv_wrapper tve_image_caption tve-image-caption-below\" data-type=\"\" data-css=\"tve-u-18a47b890d6\" style=\"--tve-border-radius: 5px; border-radius: 5px; overflow: hidden;\"><span class=\"tve_image_frame\"><picture decoding=\"async\" class=\"tve_image tcb-moved-image wp-image-49018\" data-id=\"49018\" data-init-width=\"850\" data-init-height=\"483\" title=\"Emotional rollercoaster ride in toxic relationships\" data-width=\"755\" style=\"aspect-ratio: auto 850 \/ 483;\" data-css=\"tve-u-192bb0f267e\" loading=\"lazy\" data-height=\"429\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\">\n<img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Drawing of a woman stuffing a rag into her husband's mouth to keep him quiet.\" data-id=\"49018\" width=\"812\" data-init-width=\"850\" height=\"461\" data-init-height=\"483\" src=\"https:\/\/www.paarbalance.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Toxische-Beziehung-Emotionen-Drama.jpg\" data-width=\"812\" data-css=\"tve-u-18c34f975e9\" data-height=\"461\" style=\"aspect-ratio: auto 850 \/ 483;\" class=\"wp-image-49018\" title=\"Emotional rollercoaster ride in toxic relationships\" loading=\"lazy\">\n<\/picture>\n<\/span><p class=\"thrv_wrapper wp-caption-text thrv-inline-text\" style=\"text-align: center;\" data-css=\"tve-u-18a47b890d7\">At least no one can claim that a toxic relationship isn't passionate...<\/p><\/div><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_text_element\" data-type=\"\" data-css=\"tve-u-1886cc3cafa\"><p><strong>Psychologist Christian Hemschemeier, an expert in the field of 'toxic relationships' for many years, summarizes the most important signs of a toxic relationship as follows:<\/strong><\/p><ul class=\"\"><li>It hurts constantly.<\/li><li>There is an obsessive focus on the relationship.<\/li><li>The 'toxic partner' displays extreme anger when the other does not keep their 'part of the deal'.<\/li><li>The self-esteem of the dependent partner is increasingly lost.<\/li><li>The manipulative partner blames the other for everything.<\/li><li>The feeling of insecurity is a constant companion.<\/li><li>Those affected often have a 'bad feeling' from the beginning (which they often don't listen to, or only listen to much too late).<\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_text_element\" data-type=\"\" data-css=\"tve-u-18870b503c4\"><h3 data-css=\"tve-u-18a47b9636a\" id=\"t-1693420127333\" class=\"\" style=\"color: var(--tcb-color-5) !important; --tcb-applied-color: var$(--tcb-color-5) !important;\"><strong>The start of a relationship: \"Love Bombing\"<\/strong><\/h3><\/div><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_text_element\" data-type=\"\" data-css=\"tve-u-1886cc3cafa\"><p>Even though the longing for the object of desire and the mutual attraction are strong in <em>all those<\/em> newly in love, when it comes to the beginning of a 'healthy' relationship, partners generally take enough time to gradually get to know each other better. Most of the time, the new connection is not yet further 'defined' (in the sense of: \"From now on we are a couple,\" \"You are my boyfriend,\" \"We belong together forever\").<\/p><p>The situation is different in the first days and weeks of 'toxic' relationships:<\/p><p><strong>The dominant partner bombards the other with compliments and declarations of love from the very first moment - and does everything to push the intensification of the relationship.<\/strong><\/p><\/div><div class=\"thrv_wrapper tve_image_caption tve-image-caption-below\" data-type=\"\" data-css=\"tve-u-18a47b9d07c\" style=\"--tve-border-radius: 5px; border-radius: 5px; overflow: hidden;\"><span class=\"tve_image_frame\"><picture decoding=\"async\" class=\"tve_image tcb-moved-image wp-image-49019\" data-id=\"49019\" data-init-width=\"850\" data-init-height=\"483\" title=\"Love bombing at the beginning of a toxic relationship\" data-width=\"755\" style=\"aspect-ratio: auto 850 \/ 483;\" data-css=\"tve-u-192b554e209\" loading=\"lazy\" data-height=\"429\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\">\n<img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Man with hearts in a thought bubble kneels before woman, showing her affection in the relationship.\" data-id=\"49019\" width=\"812\" data-init-width=\"850\" height=\"461\" data-init-height=\"483\" src=\"https:\/\/www.paarbalance.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Toxische-Beziehung-Love-Bombing.jpg\" data-width=\"812\" data-css=\"tve-u-18c34f9803a\" data-height=\"461\" style=\"aspect-ratio: auto 850 \/ 483;\" class=\"wp-image-49019\" title=\"Love bombing in a toxic relationship\" loading=\"lazy\">\n<\/picture>\n<\/span><p class=\"thrv_wrapper wp-caption-text thrv-inline-text\" style=\"text-align: center;\" data-css=\"tve-u-18a47b9d07d\">\"I've never felt so attracted to anyone as I do to you!\" \"You've completely driven me crazy!\" \"Can you imagine marrying me?\" - At the beginning of a toxic relationship, declarations of love are plentiful.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_text_element\" data-type=\"\" data-css=\"tve-u-1886cc3cafa\"><p><strong>Why is that? The answer is: He wants to bind the other person to him by any means necessary.<\/strong><\/p><p>In this context, couples therapist Christian Hemschemeier says:<\/p><p>\"In relationships that truly deserve the label [Note: 'toxic relationships'], there is first a 'love bombing phase.' During this phase, you're on cloud nine and believe with every fiber of your being that you've found 'the one.'\" (Interview from April 12, 2022 - Stuttgarter Nachrichten)<\/p><\/div><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_text_element\" data-type=\"\" data-css=\"tve-u-18870b503c4\"><h3 data-css=\"tve-u-18a47baa462\" id=\"t-1693420127336\" class=\"\" style=\"color: var(--tcb-color-5) !important; --tcb-applied-color: var$(--tcb-color-5) !important;\"><strong>Always in the fast lane: \"Fast Forwarding\"<\/strong><\/h3><\/div><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_text_element\" data-type=\"\" data-css=\"tve-u-1886cc3cafa\"><p>According to Christian Hemschemeier, another characteristic sign of a toxic start to a relationship is 'fast forwarding'.<\/p><p><strong>Step C comes before step B or step A.<\/strong><\/p><p>This can look something like this: perhaps as early as day three, talk of 'love,' a token of affection is given, or even a marriage proposal is made\u2014before the couple has really had a chance to get to know each other properly. The object of their affection is initially overwhelmed by this intensity and flattered by all the declarations of love\u2014and is swept into a kind of obsessive whirlwind of love.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"thrv_wrapper tve_image_caption tve-image-caption-below\" data-type=\"\" data-css=\"tve-u-18a47bb3b55\" style=\"--tve-border-radius: 5px; border-radius: 5px; overflow: hidden;\"><span class=\"tve_image_frame\"><picture decoding=\"async\" class=\"tve_image tcb-moved-image wp-image-49020\" data-id=\"49020\" data-init-width=\"850\" data-init-height=\"482\" title=\"The extremely passionate beginning of a toxic relationship\" data-width=\"755\" style=\"aspect-ratio: auto 850 \/ 482;\" data-css=\"tve-u-192bb125958\" loading=\"lazy\" data-height=\"428\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\">\n<img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Depiction of couples in various sex positions under the table on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday\" data-id=\"49020\" width=\"812\" data-init-width=\"850\" height=\"460\" data-init-height=\"482\" src=\"https:\/\/www.paarbalance.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Toxische-Beziehung-Leidenschaft.jpg\" data-width=\"812\" data-css=\"tve-u-18c34f9880a\" data-height=\"460\" style=\"aspect-ratio: auto 850 \/ 482;\" class=\"wp-image-49020\" title=\"Passion in a toxic relationship\" loading=\"lazy\">\n<\/picture>\n<\/span><p class=\"thrv_wrapper wp-caption-text thrv-inline-text\" style=\"text-align: center;\" data-css=\"tve-u-18a47bb3b57\">Extremely strong desire and extremely strong passion - a toxic relationship starts intensely and quickly.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_text_element\" data-type=\"\" data-css=\"tve-u-1886cc3cafa\"><p style=\"\" data-css=\"tve-u-18a47bc5427\">But experience shows that this phase doesn't last long. With the same rapid pace and the same obsession with which the relationship was initially pushed, the new partner reveals a completely different side only a short time later.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_text_element\" data-type=\"\" data-css=\"tve-u-18870b503c4\"><h3 data-css=\"tve-u-18a47bc8bc0\" id=\"t-1693420127337\" class=\"\" style=\"color: var(--tcb-color-5) !important; --tcb-applied-color: var$(--tcb-color-5) !important;\"><strong>What happens then? Goodbye, respect, goodbye...<\/strong><\/h3><\/div><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_text_element\" data-type=\"\" data-css=\"tve-u-1886cc3cafa\"><p>\"Typically, after about three months, there is a breakdown (infidelity, boundary violations, lies are uncovered). From then on, the relationship oscillates between increasingly shorter 'highs' and more and more 'lows',\" says Christian Hemschemeier.<\/p><p><strong>While <em>every<\/em> long-term relationship will inevitably have its share of difficult episodes alongside its positive aspects, the crucial point is that appreciation and respect remain largely unaffected.<\/strong><\/p><p>In disagreements and disagreements, neither partner humiliates the other or belittles them as a whole person. Neither partner puts the other under constant pressure. When things don't go smoothly, the focus eventually shifts from who was at fault to working together to find solutions.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"thrv_wrapper tve_image_caption tve-image-caption-below\" data-type=\"\" data-css=\"tve-u-18a47bcfe2a\" style=\"--tve-border-radius: 5px; border-radius: 5px; overflow: hidden;\"><span class=\"tve_image_frame\"><picture decoding=\"async\" class=\"tve_image tcb-moved-image wp-image-49021\" data-id=\"49021\" data-init-width=\"850\" data-init-height=\"483\" title=\"Typical course of a toxic relationship\" data-width=\"755\" style=\"aspect-ratio: auto 850 \/ 483;\" data-css=\"tve-u-192bb1bc0a2\" loading=\"lazy\" data-height=\"429\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\">\n<img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Drawing of a woman reading a newspaper while a man engages in a negative discussion and argument with her.\" data-id=\"48849\" width=\"812\" data-init-width=\"850\" height=\"461\" data-init-height=\"483\" src=\"https:\/\/www.paarbalance.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Apokalyptischer-Reiter-Paarbeziehung-1-Kritik.jpg\" data-width=\"812\" data-css=\"tve-u-18c34f991c7\" data-height=\"461\" style=\"aspect-ratio: auto 850 \/ 483;\" class=\"wp-image-48849\" title=\"Criticism in the relationship\" loading=\"lazy\">\n<\/picture>\n<\/span><p class=\"thrv_wrapper wp-caption-text thrv-inline-text\" style=\"text-align: center;\" data-css=\"tve-u-18a47bcfe2b\">A typical sign of a toxic relationship: A harmless situation can escalate from one second to the next.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_text_element\" data-type=\"\" data-css=\"tve-u-1886cc3cafa\"><p><strong>The situation is different in a relationship with a toxic partner:<\/strong><\/p><ul class=\"\"><li>Empathy is replaced by constant <strong>blame<\/strong> and justification of one's own behavior.<\/li><li>Rejection, hurt feelings, and <strong>insults<\/strong> are on the rise.<\/li><li>Instead of cooperation, <strong>selfishness<\/strong> and disregard for agreements emerge.<\/li><li><strong>Instead of requests, rules<\/strong> are imposed.<\/li><li>The toxic partner no longer takes personal needs into <strong>account<\/strong> .<\/li><li><strong>Manipulation<\/strong> and dependency control behavior.<\/li><li>Suspicion and <strong>jealousy<\/strong> take over and lead to extreme <strong>controlling behavior<\/strong> .<\/li><li>Conflicts and <strong>escalation<\/strong> are becoming increasingly dramatic (possibly even leading to physical violence).<\/li><li>Friends and family often turn away because they can no longer bear to witness the suffering \u2013 the <strong>couple becomes isolated<\/strong> .<\/li><li>The addict increasingly <strong>loses their <\/strong><strong>self-worth<\/strong> (feeling of not being \"good enough\") and control over their entire life.<\/li><\/ul><p>Occasional good moments rekindle the hope for change and make people hesitate before breaking up \u2013 until the next scandal.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_text_element\" data-type=\"\" data-css=\"tve-u-1886cc43a43\"><h2 class=\"\" data-css=\"tve-u-18a47be3447\" style=\"\" id=\"t-1693420127338\"><strong>Why are we 'vulnerable' to toxic relationships?<\/strong><\/h2><\/div><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_text_element\" data-type=\"\" data-css=\"tve-u-18870b503c4\"><h3 data-css=\"tve-u-18a47be6dce\" id=\"t-1693420127339\" class=\"\" style=\"color: var(--tcb-color-5) !important; --tcb-applied-color: var$(--tcb-color-5) !important;\"><strong>Humans are relational beings.<\/strong><\/h3><\/div><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_text_element\" data-type=\"\" data-css=\"tve-u-1886cc3cafa\"><p>Humans are social beings and need stable social connections. Whether man or woman, city dweller or country dweller, 20, 40 or 60 years old:<\/p><p><strong>We long for closeness, reliability and connection - and usually also for intensity and passion.<\/strong><\/p><\/div><div class=\"thrv_wrapper tve_image_caption tve-image-caption-below\" data-type=\"\" data-css=\"tve-u-18a47bed312\" style=\"--tve-border-radius: 5px; border-radius: 5px; overflow: hidden;\"><span class=\"tve_image_frame\"><picture decoding=\"async\" class=\"tve_image tcb-moved-image wp-image-49022\" data-id=\"49022\" data-init-width=\"850\" data-init-height=\"483\" title=\"Why we are susceptible to toxic relationships\" data-width=\"755\" style=\"aspect-ratio: auto 850 \/ 483;\" data-css=\"tve-u-192bb193153\" loading=\"lazy\" data-height=\"429\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\">\n<img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Sketch of a couple lying in bed and the woman saying &quot;Just you and me&quot; to him in a speech bubble.\" data-id=\"49022\" width=\"812\" data-init-width=\"850\" height=\"461\" data-init-height=\"483\" src=\"https:\/\/www.paarbalance.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Toxische-Beziehung-Zusammengehoerigkeit-Naehe.jpg\" data-width=\"812\" data-css=\"tve-u-18c34f998f5\" data-height=\"461\" style=\"aspect-ratio: auto 850 \/ 483;\" class=\"wp-image-49022\" title=\"Closeness in a toxic relationship\" loading=\"lazy\">\n<\/picture>\n<\/span><p class=\"thrv_wrapper wp-caption-text thrv-inline-text\" style=\"text-align: center;\" data-css=\"tve-u-18a47bed314\">Humans are social beings: Experiencing togetherness and closeness makes us happy.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_text_element\" data-type=\"\" data-css=\"tve-u-1886cc3cafa\"><p>Therefore, we embark on a search for our \"better half\" - and enter into a relationship in the hope that this partner is <em>the one<\/em> \"for eternity\", that living together will be an enrichment in the long run compared to living alone.<\/p><p><strong>Universal are the desires for love and appreciation, security and support, romance, and sexuality.<\/strong><\/p><\/div><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_text_element\" data-type=\"\" data-css=\"tve-u-18870b503c4\"><h3 data-css=\"tve-u-18a47bfb6c0\" id=\"t-1693420127340\" class=\"\" style=\"color: var(--tcb-color-5) !important; --tcb-applied-color: var$(--tcb-color-5) !important;\"><strong>Why do people get caught in toxic entanglements?<\/strong><\/h3><\/div><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_text_element\" data-type=\"\" data-css=\"tve-u-1886cc3cafa\"><p><strong>It is not surprising that a person who longs for a life with true love will feel particularly attracted to a person whom they experience as <em>exceptionally passionate<\/em> .<\/strong><\/p><p>The person who enters into the relationship often describes how their new partner <em>showered them with declarations of love<\/em> like they had never experienced before, and how difficult it is to describe <em>how strong <\/em><em>the connection<\/em> already felt after only a few encounters.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"thrv_wrapper tve_image_caption tve-image-caption-below\" data-type=\"\" data-css=\"tve-u-18a47c01b84\" style=\"--tve-border-radius: 5px; border-radius: 5px; overflow: hidden;\"><span class=\"tve_image_frame\"><picture decoding=\"async\" class=\"tve_image tcb-moved-image wp-image-49023\" data-id=\"49023\" data-init-width=\"850\" data-init-height=\"483\" title=\"Why people get caught in toxic entanglements\" data-width=\"755\" style=\"aspect-ratio: auto 850 \/ 483;\" data-css=\"tve-u-18fa60c3b42\" loading=\"lazy\" data-height=\"429\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\">\n<img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Drawing of a partner carrying his partner in his arms and saying &quot;I love you&quot;.\" data-id=\"49082\" width=\"812\" data-init-width=\"850\" height=\"461\" data-init-height=\"483\" src=\"https:\/\/www.paarbalance.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/5-Sprachen-der-Liebe-Worte.jpg\" data-width=\"812\" data-css=\"tve-u-18c34f9e6ff\" data-height=\"461\" style=\"aspect-ratio: auto 850 \/ 483;\" class=\"wp-image-49082\" title=\"5 Love Languages Words\" loading=\"lazy\">\n<\/picture>\n<\/span><p class=\"thrv_wrapper wp-caption-text thrv-inline-text\" style=\"text-align: center;\" data-css=\"tve-u-18a47c01b85\">We all long for love, belonging, and security.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_text_element\" data-type=\"\" data-css=\"tve-u-1886cc43a43\" id=\"tve-jump-191ff7cfa73\"><h2 class=\"\" data-css=\"tve-u-18a47c0c585\" style=\"\" id=\"t-1693420127342\"><strong>Is it possible to save a toxic relationship?<\/strong><\/h2><\/div><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_text_element\" data-type=\"\" data-css=\"tve-u-1886cc3cafa\"><p>The short answer is:<\/p><ul class=\"\"><li>If <strong>the <\/strong>\n<strong>problem is <\/strong>\n<strong><em>the relationship dynamics itself<\/em><\/strong> : <br>-&gt; <strong><span style=\"--tcb-applied-color: var$(--tcb-color-1) !important; color: var(--tcb-color-1) !important;\" data-css=\"tve-u-18a47c138fe\">Yes!<\/span> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <\/strong> (but only if <em>both<\/em> want it)<\/li><\/ul><ul class=\"\"><li>If <strong>the <\/strong>\n<strong>problem is <\/strong>\n<strong><em>the (narcissistic) partner<\/em><\/strong> : <br>-&gt; <strong><span style=\"--tcb-applied-color: var$(--tcb-color-1) !important; color: var(--tcb-color-1) !important;\" data-css=\"tve-u-18a47c14748\">No!<\/span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <\/strong> (at least with <em>the highest<\/em> probability)<\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"thrv_wrapper tve_image_caption tve-image-caption-below\" data-type=\"\" data-css=\"tve-u-18a47c1bec3\" style=\"--tve-border-radius: 5px; border-radius: 5px; overflow: hidden;\"><span class=\"tve_image_frame\"><picture decoding=\"async\" class=\"tve_image tcb-moved-image wp-image-49024\" data-id=\"49024\" data-init-width=\"850\" data-init-height=\"483\" title=\"Is a toxic relationship changeable?\" data-width=\"755\" style=\"aspect-ratio: auto 850 \/ 483;\" data-css=\"tve-u-192bb17d75f\" loading=\"lazy\" data-height=\"429\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\">\n<img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Sketch of a man standing in front of three buckets, symbolizing change with yes, no and maybe.\" data-id=\"49024\" width=\"812\" data-init-width=\"850\" height=\"461\" data-init-height=\"483\" src=\"https:\/\/www.paarbalance.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Toxische-Beziehung-veraendern.jpg\" data-width=\"812\" data-css=\"tve-u-18c34f9eed5\" data-height=\"461\" style=\"aspect-ratio: auto 850 \/ 483;\" class=\"wp-image-49024\" title=\"Is it possible to change toxic relationships?\" loading=\"lazy\">\n<\/picture>\n<\/span><p class=\"thrv_wrapper wp-caption-text thrv-inline-text\" style=\"text-align: center;\" data-css=\"tve-u-18a47c1bec4\">Can a toxic relationship be changed? Only if both partners are willing to change.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_text_element\" data-type=\"\" data-css=\"tve-u-18870b503c4\"><h3 data-css=\"tve-u-18a47c21b96\" id=\"t-1693420127341\" class=\"\" style=\"color: var(--tcb-color-5) !important; --tcb-applied-color: var$(--tcb-color-5) !important;\"><strong>Requirements for saving a toxic relationship<\/strong><\/h3><\/div><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_text_element\" data-type=\"\" data-css=\"tve-u-1886cc3cafa\"><p>Even though it's not easy to turn things around, it is possible to transform a toxic relationship into a (re)developing enriching partnership \u2013 but only <strong>if both partners<\/strong> ...<\/p><ul class=\"\"><li>want to stay together.<\/li><li>to find a consensus on what 'happy relationship' means.<\/li><li>are in principle capable of accepting criticism.<\/li><li>are motivated to change their respective problematic behavior patterns and attitudes.<\/li><li>are open to sound professional support.<\/li><\/ul><p>Tip: Check if you are in an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.paarbalance.de\/en\/emotionale-abhaengigkeit\/\" class=\"\" style=\"outline: none;\">emotionally dependent<\/a> relationship!<\/p><\/div><div class=\"thrv_wrapper tve_image_caption tve-image-caption-below\" data-type=\"\" data-css=\"tve-u-18a47c28bc6\" style=\"--tve-border-radius: 5px; border-radius: 5px; overflow: hidden;\"><span class=\"tve_image_frame\"><picture decoding=\"async\" class=\"tve_image tcb-moved-image wp-image-49025\" data-id=\"49025\" data-init-width=\"850\" data-init-height=\"483\" title=\"The prerequisites for changing and saving a toxic relationship\" data-width=\"755\" style=\"aspect-ratio: auto 850 \/ 483;\" data-css=\"tve-u-192bb172249\" loading=\"lazy\" data-height=\"429\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\">\n<img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Sketch of a couple holding up a statue of themselves, him thinking only of her and she only of him.\" data-id=\"49025\" width=\"812\" data-init-width=\"850\" height=\"461\" data-init-height=\"483\" src=\"https:\/\/www.paarbalance.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Toxische-Beziehung-glueckliche-Partnerschaft.jpg\" data-width=\"812\" data-css=\"tve-u-18c34f9f652\" data-height=\"461\" style=\"aspect-ratio: auto 850 \/ 483;\" class=\"wp-image-49025\" title=\"How to change a toxic relationship\" loading=\"lazy\">\n<\/picture>\n<\/span><p class=\"thrv_wrapper wp-caption-text thrv-inline-text\" style=\"text-align: center;\" data-css=\"tve-u-18a47c28bc7\">Can a toxic relationship become a happy partnership again? Yes! - But only if both partners take responsibility for it.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_text_element\" data-type=\"\" data-css=\"tve-u-18870b503c4\"><h3 data-css=\"tve-u-18a47c35a98\" id=\"t-1693420127343\" class=\"\" style=\"color: var(--tcb-color-5) !important; --tcb-applied-color: var$(--tcb-color-5) !important;\"><strong>The right support to save a toxic relationship<\/strong><\/h3><\/div><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_text_element\" data-type=\"\" data-css=\"tve-u-1886cc3cafa\"><p>In an emotionally charged situation, we often lose our ability to think clearly. Our thoughts race. We're mentally stuck.<\/p><p>Anyone who wants to get their relationship, which has fallen into crisis, back on track should seek professional help as soon as possible - before even more damage is done.<\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.paarbalance.de\/en\/paartherapie\/\" class=\"\" style=\"outline: none;\" target=\"_blank\">Here you can find information about various support services \u2197<\/a><\/p><\/div><div class=\"thrv_wrapper tve_image_caption tve-image-caption-below\" data-type=\"\" data-css=\"tve-u-18a47c3c480\" style=\"--tve-border-radius: 5px; border-radius: 5px; overflow: hidden;\"><span class=\"tve_image_frame\"><picture decoding=\"async\" class=\"tve_image tcb-moved-image wp-image-49026\" data-id=\"49026\" data-init-width=\"850\" data-init-height=\"483\" title=\"Saving a toxic relationship: The right support for doing so\" data-width=\"755\" style=\"aspect-ratio: auto 850 \/ 483;\" data-css=\"tve-u-192bb12defd\" loading=\"lazy\" data-height=\"429\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\">\n<img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Sketch of a couple going to a therapist whose name is on a sign in front of a door.\" data-id=\"49076\" width=\"812\" data-init-width=\"850\" height=\"461\" data-init-height=\"483\" src=\"https:\/\/www.paarbalance.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Beziehung-retten-Unterstuetzung.jpg\" data-width=\"812\" data-css=\"tve-u-18c34f9fe7c\" data-height=\"461\" style=\"aspect-ratio: auto 850 \/ 483;\" class=\"wp-image-49076\" title=\"Saving a relationship with support\" loading=\"lazy\">\n<\/picture>\n<\/span><p class=\"thrv_wrapper wp-caption-text thrv-inline-text\" style=\"text-align: center;\" data-css=\"tve-u-18a47c3c481\">Want to change a toxic relationship in the long term? It's a difficult but usually worthwhile endeavor, especially if things were 'good' together before. Take advantage of proven support services!<\/p><\/div><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_text_element\" data-type=\"\" data-css=\"tve-u-1886cc3cafa\"><p><u>Our tip: <br><\/u><br><strong>Use your current motivation and start today with the scientifically based online relationship coaching from PaarBalance.<\/strong><\/p><p>Effective immediate help for individuals - regardless of time and place.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"thrv_wrapper tve_image_caption tve-image-caption-below\" data-type=\"\" data-css=\"tve-u-18a47c48399\" style=\"--tve-border-radius: 5px; border-radius: 5px; overflow: hidden;\"><span class=\"tve_image_frame\"><picture decoding=\"async\" class=\"tve_image tcb-moved-image wp-image-48902\" data-id=\"48902\" data-init-width=\"850\" data-init-height=\"361\" title=\"Online couples therapy with CoupleBalance Coaching\" data-width=\"755\" style=\"aspect-ratio: auto 850 \/ 361;\" data-css=\"tve-u-192bb138b2a\" loading=\"lazy\" data-height=\"320\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\">\n<img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Online relationship coaching package shown with an orange button to learn more.\" data-id=\"48902\" width=\"812\" data-init-width=\"850\" height=\"345\" data-init-height=\"361\" src=\"https:\/\/www.paarbalance.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Paartherapie-online-mit-dem-PaarBalance-Coaching.jpg\" data-width=\"812\" data-css=\"tve-u-18c34fa07bd\" data-height=\"345\" style=\"aspect-ratio: auto 850 \/ 361;\" class=\"wp-image-48902\" title=\"Online couples therapy, marriage counseling\" loading=\"lazy\">\n<\/picture>\n<\/span><p class=\"thrv_wrapper wp-caption-text thrv-inline-text\" style=\"text-align: center;\" data-css=\"tve-u-18a47c4839a\">Couple Balance: Effective online relationship coaching<\/p><\/div><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_text_element\" data-type=\"\" data-css=\"tve-u-1886cc43a43\"><h2 class=\"\" data-css=\"tve-u-18a47c55283\" style=\"\" id=\"t-1693420127344\"><strong>When to end a toxic relationship?<\/strong><\/h2><\/div><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_text_element\" data-type=\"\" data-css=\"tve-u-1886cc3cafa\"><p data-pm-slice=\"1 3 []\">A breakup is one of the most profound and painful experiences imaginable - and therefore should be carefully considered.<\/p><p>However, many sufferers experience the relationship with a toxic partner as similarly stressful - with the difference that the pain does not decrease and the wounds do not heal, but the state of suffering is permanently maintained and new, deep injuries are constantly added.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"thrv_wrapper tve_image_caption tve-image-caption-below\" data-type=\"\" data-css=\"tve-u-18a47c5c13c\" style=\"--tve-border-radius: 5px; border-radius: 5px; overflow: hidden;\"><span class=\"tve_image_frame\"><picture decoding=\"async\" class=\"tve_image tcb-moved-image wp-image-49027\" data-id=\"49027\" data-init-width=\"850\" data-init-height=\"483\" title=\"When should you end a toxic relationship?\" data-width=\"755\" style=\"aspect-ratio: auto 850 \/ 483;\" data-css=\"tve-u-18fa60c93f7\" loading=\"lazy\" data-height=\"429\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\">\n<img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Drawing of a woman and a man standing on a path in front of two signposts pointing towards the end of a relationship.\" data-id=\"49128\" width=\"812\" data-init-width=\"800\" height=\"461\" data-init-height=\"454\" src=\"https:\/\/www.paarbalance.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Soll-ich-mich-trennen-Gedanken-sortieren.png\" data-width=\"812\" data-css=\"tve-u-18c34fa1b37\" data-height=\"461\" style=\"aspect-ratio: auto 800 \/ 454;\" class=\"wp-image-49128\" title=\"When to break up in a relationship\" loading=\"lazy\">\n<\/picture>\n<\/span><p class=\"thrv_wrapper wp-caption-text thrv-inline-text\" style=\"text-align: center;\" data-css=\"tve-u-18a47c5c13e\">Better an end with horror than horror without end...?<\/p><\/div><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_text_element\" data-type=\"\" data-css=\"tve-u-1886cc3cafa\"><p><strong>A relationship should enrich your life - not burden it.<\/strong><\/p><p>Our partner should support us - not (emotionally) break our neck and destroy our self-esteem.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_text_element\" data-type=\"\" data-css=\"tve-u-18870b503c4\"><h3 data-css=\"tve-u-18a47c691c2\" id=\"t-1693420127345\" class=\"\" style=\"color: var(--tcb-color-5) !important; --tcb-applied-color: var$(--tcb-color-5) !important;\"><strong>Reasons that speak in favor of a separation<\/strong><\/h3><\/div><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_text_element\" data-type=\"\" data-css=\"tve-u-1886cc3cafa\"><p><strong>You probably know the answer very well yourself:<\/strong><\/p><ul class=\"\"><li>Has your relationship only (temporarily) taken on toxic characteristics due to unfavorable circumstances?<\/li><li>Or does your partner have an (unchangeable) toxic personality structure?<\/li><\/ul><p><strong>If you have brought a toxic partner into your life, please be aware of the following:<\/strong><\/p><ul class=\"\"><li>Your partner will not change.<\/li><li>Their relationship will not change.<\/li><li>They will not be able to have a respectful partnership in this constellation.<\/li><li>You will never feel permanently safe and secure with this partner.<\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"thrv_wrapper tve_image_caption tve-image-caption-below\" data-type=\"\" data-css=\"tve-u-18a47c7027a\" style=\"--tve-border-radius: 5px; border-radius: 5px; overflow: hidden;\"><span class=\"tve_image_frame\"><picture decoding=\"async\" class=\"tve_image tcb-moved-image wp-image-49028\" data-id=\"49028\" data-init-width=\"850\" data-init-height=\"483\" title=\"Reasons why you should break up\" data-width=\"755\" style=\"aspect-ratio: auto 850 \/ 483;\" data-css=\"tve-u-192b557c179\" loading=\"lazy\" data-height=\"429\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\">\n<img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Sketch of a woman emptying a bag labeled &quot;anger, rage, frustration&quot; onto her partner.\" data-id=\"49028\" width=\"812\" data-init-width=\"850\" height=\"461\" data-init-height=\"483\" src=\"https:\/\/www.paarbalance.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Toxische-Beziehung-Trennung-Gruende.jpg\" data-width=\"812\" data-css=\"tve-u-18c34fa282f\" data-height=\"461\" style=\"aspect-ratio: auto 850 \/ 483;\" class=\"wp-image-49028\" title=\"Reasons for separation\" loading=\"lazy\">\n<\/picture>\n<\/span><p class=\"thrv_wrapper wp-caption-text thrv-inline-text\" style=\"text-align: center;\" data-css=\"tve-u-18a47c7027c\">Toxic partners explode quickly and are unpredictable.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_text_element\" data-type=\"\" data-css=\"tve-u-1886cc3cafa\"><p><strong>Therefore, we strongly recommend:<\/strong><\/p><ul class=\"\"><li>Make the decision to break free from what is making you sick.<\/li><li>Free yourself from the harassment of a toxic partner.<\/li><li>Start afresh as soon as possible with a liberated feeling about life.<\/li><li>Give yourself the chance to find someone who loves you just the way you are.<\/li><li>Trust that you can experience a new, 'healthy' partnership.<\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_text_element\" data-type=\"\" data-css=\"tve-u-18870b503c4\"><h3 data-css=\"tve-u-18a47c7c755\" id=\"t-1693212124229\" class=\"\" style=\"color: var(--tcb-color-5) !important; --tcb-applied-color: var$(--tcb-color-5) !important;\"><strong>The right support to end a toxic relationship<\/strong><\/h3><\/div><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_text_element\" data-type=\"\" data-css=\"tve-u-1886cc3cafa\"><p>A separation is not an act, but a process, and a lengthy and extremely painful one at that \u2013 even if all parties involved are mentally healthy and try to part ways 'amicably' ( <a href=\"https:\/\/www.paarbalance.de\/en\/soll-ich-mich-trennen\/\" class=\"\" style=\"outline: none;\">more on this topic in our article \"Should I separate? All the important aspects surrounding the topic: Stay or Go\"<\/a> ).<\/p><p>Breaking free from the clutches of a toxic partner is, by contrast, far more difficult.<\/p><p><strong>A toxic partner desperately wants to maintain control. A final breakup would mean an absolute loss of control \u2013 and is therefore unacceptable to them.<\/strong><\/p><p>Especially if the existing relationship has involved not only emotional abuse but also physical assault, expressing concrete intentions to separate can be quite dangerous.<\/p><p><strong>Therefore, a separation should never be announced impulsively, but rather be very well prepared using concrete steps.<\/strong><\/p><p>Involve some trusted people in your plan and ensure you have reliable support (now &amp; later).<\/p><p><strong>Seek professional advice in good time, ideally from a local advice center.<\/strong><\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.paarbalance.de\/en\/notfalladressen-mediation\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"\" style=\"outline: none;\">Here you will find links to relevant facilities as well as emergency telephone numbers \u2197<\/a> .<\/p><\/div><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_text_element\" data-type=\"\" data-css=\"tve-u-1886cc43a43\"><h2 class=\"\" data-css=\"tve-u-18a47c841f0\" style=\"\" id=\"t-1693212124232\"><strong>What do happy couples do right? - Become your own relationship expert!<\/strong><\/h2><\/div><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_text_element\" data-type=\"\" data-css=\"tve-u-1886cc3cafa\"><p><span style=\"--tcb-applied-color: var$(--tcb-color-1) !important; color: var(--tcb-color-1) !important;\" data-css=\"tve-u-18a47c8ac09\">Don't suffer any longer! <br>Finally be happy again! <br>Do something for your quality of life!<\/span><\/p><p><strong>The best time to start with CoupleBalance coaching is today. This is the best foundation for a lasting, happy, and respectful relationship.<\/strong><\/p><p>Das <a href=\"https:\/\/www.paarbalance.de\/en\/online-coaching\/\" class=\"\" style=\"outline: none;\">PaarBalance Coaching-Programm<\/a> wurde von Prof. Dr. Ludwig Schindler, Dr. Judith Gastner &amp; Team entwickelt, um alle \"Zutaten f\u00fcr gl\u00fcckliche Beziehungen\" aus 50 Jahren Paartherapie- und Beziehungsforschung auf den Punkt zu bringen.<\/p><p><strong>Das Besondere: Es kann <em><u>vom einzelnen Partner<\/u><\/em> durchgef\u00fchrt werden.<\/strong><\/p><p>In 18 Online-Sitzungen, die Sie komplett in Eigenregie und unabh\u00e4ngig von Zeit und Ort machen k\u00f6nnen, erhalten Sie alles an Beziehungswissen, das es braucht, um eine von Lebensfreude, Vertrauen und Leichtigkeit gepr\u00e4gte Partnerschaft gestalten zu k\u00f6nnen.<\/p><p>Vor Beginn des Coachings k\u00f6nnen Sie (kostenfrei) den PaarBalance Beziehungstest durchf\u00fchren, um eine fundierte R\u00fcckmeldung \u00fcber den Stand Ihrer jetzigen Beziehungssituation zu erhalten.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"thrv_wrapper tve_image_caption tve-image-caption-below\" data-type=\"\" data-css=\"tve-u-18a47c8c7a9\" style=\"--tve-border-radius: 5px; 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Ihr Prof. Dr. Ludwig Schindler<\/p><\/div><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_contentbox_shortcode thrv-content-box tve-elem-default-pad\" data-css=\"tve-u-191ff7e3292\" style=\"\">\n\t<div class=\"tve-content-box-background\" style=\"--tve-border-width: 0px; border: none !important;\" data-css=\"tve-u-191ff7e3290\"><\/div>\n\t<div class=\"tve-cb\"><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_text_element\">\t<p style=\"\" data-css=\"tve-u-191ff7e3293\"><strong>\u261d\ud83c\udffb Passende Artikel zum Thema Toxische Beziehung<\/strong><\/p><\/div>[tcb_post_list query=\"{'paged':1,'filter':'custom','post_type':|{|'post'|}|,'related':|{||}|,'orderby':'date','order':'DESC','posts_per_page':'3','offset':'1','no_posts_text':'There are no posts to display.','exclude_current_post':|{||}|,'queried_object':{'ID':36733,'post_author':'3'},'dynamic_filter':{'category':'category','tag':'tag','author':'author','search':'search'},'sticky':|{||}|,'rules':|{|{'taxonomy':'post','terms':|{|'53851'|}|,'operator':'IN'},{'taxonomy':'post','terms':|{|'45368'|}|,'operator':'IN'},{'taxonomy':'post','terms':|{|'35235'|}|,'operator':'IN'}|}|}\" type=\"list\" columns-d=\"1\" columns-t=\"1\" columns-m=\"1\" vertical-space-d=\"0\" horizontal-space-d=\"30\" ct=\"post_list-43533\" ct-name=\"Image &amp; 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In such asymmetrical constellations, manipulation, a need for control, abuse of power, devaluation, and constant conflict dominate. A toxic relationship is not a loving, equal partnership.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_contentbox_shortcode thrv-content-box tve-elem-default-pad\" data-type=\"\" data-css=\"tve-u-18861478f1f\">\n<div class=\"tve-content-box-background\" data-css=\"tve-u-18861478eca\" style=\"--tve-border-width: 1px;\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tve-cb\"><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_text_element\"><h3 class=\"\" style=\"\" data-css=\"tve-u-18861478ecc\" id=\"t-1690965238617\"><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>Why do people get into toxic relationships?<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h3><\/div><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_text_element\" data-type=\"\" data-css=\"tve-u-1886137ae7d\"><p>There are many possible reasons why people end up in toxic relationships, such as a lack of relationship experience, low self-esteem, past trauma, or the hope that their partner will change. Toxic behavior patterns are often difficult to recognize at the beginning of a relationship and only become apparent over time.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_contentbox_shortcode thrv-content-box tve-elem-default-pad\" data-type=\"\" data-css=\"tve-u-18861478f1f\">\n<div class=\"tve-content-box-background\" data-css=\"tve-u-18861478eca\" style=\"--tve-border-width: 1px;\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tve-cb\"><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_text_element\"><h3 class=\"\" style=\"\" data-css=\"tve-u-18861478ecc\" id=\"t-1690965238618\"><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>How can you tell if a person is toxic?<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h3><\/div><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_text_element\" data-type=\"\" data-css=\"tve-u-1886137ae7d\"><p>Signs that a person is \"toxic\" include: constant (usually destructive) criticism, excessive controlling behavior, insults, belittling remarks, or even violent behavior. Toxic (or pronouncedly narcissistic) people generally have little regard for the needs and boundaries of others and act in a highly manipulative manner.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_contentbox_shortcode thrv-content-box tve-elem-default-pad\" data-type=\"\" data-css=\"tve-u-18861478f1f\">\n<div class=\"tve-content-box-background\" data-css=\"tve-u-18861478eca\" style=\"--tve-border-width: 1px;\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tve-cb\"><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_text_element\"><h3 class=\"\" style=\"\" data-css=\"tve-u-18861478ecc\" id=\"t-1690965238619\"><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>Should you end a toxic relationship?<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h3><\/div><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_text_element\" data-type=\"\" data-css=\"tve-u-1886137ae7d\"><p>It is almost always advisable to end a persistently toxic relationship that is not based on mutual respect and equality in order to protect one's own health. However, not every relationship problem should be hastily labeled \"toxic.\" A professional, external perspective from a couples therapist can help gain clarity.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_contentbox_shortcode thrv-content-box tve-elem-default-pad\" data-type=\"\" data-css=\"tve-u-18861478f1f\">\n<div class=\"tve-content-box-background\" data-css=\"tve-u-18861478eca\" style=\"--tve-border-width: 1px;\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tve-cb\"><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_text_element\"><h3 class=\"\" style=\"\" data-css=\"tve-u-18861478ecc\" id=\"t-1701695258536\"><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>How can you end a toxic relationship?<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h3><\/div><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_text_element\" data-type=\"\" data-css=\"tve-u-1886137ae7d\"><p>The first crucial step is recognizing the situation as toxic. 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--tve-color: var(--tcb-local-color-a027f) !important; --tcb-applied-color: var$(--tcb-local-color-a027f) !important; text-decoration: var(--tve-text-decoration,underline) !important; --tve-text-decoration: underline !important; }[data-css=\"tve-u-191d8a1684e\"].tve-state-expanded { color: var(--tve-color,var(--tcb-local-color-a027f)); --tve-color: var(--tcb-local-color-a027f); --tcb-applied-color: var$(--tcb-local-color-a027f); background-image: linear-gradient(rgb(239, 239, 239), rgb(239, 239, 239)) !important; background-size: auto !important; background-position: 50% 50% !important; background-attachment: scroll !important; background-repeat: no-repeat !important; }[data-css=\"tve-u-191d8a16850\"] { --tve-toc-indent: 15px; max-width: 100%; float: none; --tcb-local-color-f1170: rgba(65,178,233,0.7); position: relative; display: block; overflow: hidden; padding-right: 1px !important; margin: 30px auto 40px !important; --tcb-local-color-a027f: rgba(0,93,255,0.05) !important; --tcb-local-color-21e68: rgb(184,211,255) !important; --tve-applied-max-width: 100% !important; z-index: 3 !important; }[data-css=\"tve-u-191d8a16850\"] .tve-toc-title-icon { color: rgb(255, 255, 255) !important; font-size: 15px !important; width: 15px !important; height: 15px !important; }[data-css=\"tve-u-191d8a16851\"] { --tve-border-width: 0px; --tve-border-radius: 0px; background-image: none !important; border-radius: 0px !important; border-width: medium !important; border-style: none !important; border-color: currentcolor !important; border-image: initial !important; --tve-applied-border: none !important; --background-image: none !important; --tve-applied-background-image: none !important; }[data-css=\"tve-u-191d8a16852\"] { --tve-font-weight: var(--g-bold-weight,bold); --tve-color: rgb(255,255,255); --tve-applied---tve-color: rgb(255,255,255); --tve-font-size: 16px; border-top-left-radius: 10px; border-top-right-radius: 10px; overflow: hidden; --tve-text-decoration: none; border-bottom-right-radius: 0px !important; border-bottom-left-radius: 0px !important; background-image: linear-gradient(var(--tcb-local-color-a027f),var(--tcb-local-color-a027f)) !important; background-size: auto !important; background-position: 50% 50% !important; background-attachment: scroll !important; background-repeat: no-repeat !important; --tve-applied-background-image: linear-gradient(var$(--tcb-local-color-a027f),var$(--tcb-local-color-a027f)) !important; padding: 17px 15px 12px 5px !important; margin-bottom: 0px !important; margin-top: 0px !important; z-index: 3 !important; }:not(#tve) [data-css=\"tve-u-191d8a16852\"] p, :not(#tve) [data-css=\"tve-u-191d8a16852\"] li, :not(#tve) [data-css=\"tve-u-191d8a16852\"] blockquote, :not(#tve) [data-css=\"tve-u-191d8a16852\"] address, :not(#tve) [data-css=\"tve-u-191d8a16852\"] .tcb-plain-text, :not(#tve) [data-css=\"tve-u-191d8a16852\"] label { font-weight: var(--tve-font-weight,var(--g-bold-weight,bold)); font-size: var(--tve-font-size,16px); text-decoration: var(--tve-text-decoration,none); }:not(#tve) [data-css=\"tve-u-191d8a16852\"] p, :not(#tve) [data-css=\"tve-u-191d8a16852\"] li, :not(#tve) [data-css=\"tve-u-191d8a16852\"] blockquote, :not(#tve) [data-css=\"tve-u-191d8a16852\"] address, :not(#tve) [data-css=\"tve-u-191d8a16852\"] .tcb-plain-text, :not(#tve) [data-css=\"tve-u-191d8a16852\"] label, :not(#tve) [data-css=\"tve-u-191d8a16852\"] h1, :not(#tve) [data-css=\"tve-u-191d8a16852\"] h2, :not(#tve) [data-css=\"tve-u-191d8a16852\"] h3, :not(#tve) [data-css=\"tve-u-191d8a16852\"] h4, :not(#tve) [data-css=\"tve-u-191d8a16852\"] h5, :not(#tve) [data-css=\"tve-u-191d8a16852\"] h6 { color: var(--tve-color,rgb(255,255,255)); --tve-applied-color: var$(--tve-color,rgb(255,255,255)); --tcb-applied-color: rgb(255,255,255); }[data-css=\"tve-u-191d8a16854\"] { overflow: visible; padding: 0px 15px 10px 5px !important; margin-bottom: 0px !important; margin-top: 0px !important; }[data-css=\"tve-u-191d8a16855\"] { overflow: hidden; border-radius: 0px 0px 12px 12px !important; }:not(#tve) [data-css=\"tve-u-191d8a16855\"] { background-image: none !important; --background-image: none !important; --tve-applied-background-image: none !important; background-color: rgba(0, 93, 255, 0.05) !important; --background-color: rgba(0,93,255,0.05) !important; --tve-applied-background-color: rgba(0,93,255,0.05) !important; }:not(#tve) [data-css=\"tve-u-191d8a16852\"] > .tve-content-box-background { background-image: none !important; --tve-applied-background-image: none !important; }:not(#tve) [data-css=\"tve-u-191d8a16852\"].tve-state-expanded > .tve-content-box-background { background-image: none !important; --tve-applied-background-image: none !important; }[data-css=\"tve-u-191d8a16852\"].tve-state-expanded { overflow: hidden; --animation-angle: -90deg; border-bottom-right-radius: 10px !important; border-bottom-left-radius: 10px !important; }:not(#tve) [data-css=\"tve-u-191d8a16852\"]:hover:not(.tve-state-expanded) { border-bottom-right-radius: 0px !important; overflow: hidden !important; }[data-css=\"tve-u-191d8a16856\"] { line-height: 1.2em !important; }[data-css=\"tve-u-191d8a16857\"] .tve_sep { background-image: url(\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg viewBox='0 0 12 2' xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg' transform='rotate(90)'%3E%3Cline x1='0' y1='1' x2='12' y2='1' stroke='rgb(217,217,217)' stroke-dasharray='4' stroke-width='3' \/%3E%3C\/svg%3E\"); --tve-applied-background-image: url(\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg viewBox='0 0 12 2' xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg' transform='rotate(90)'%3E%3Cline x1='0' y1='1' x2='12' y2='1' stroke='rgb(217,217,217)' stroke-dasharray='4' stroke-width='3' \/%3E%3C\/svg%3E\"); background-size: 2px 2px; background-position: center top; width: 2px !important; }[data-css=\"tve-u-191d8a16852\"].tve-state-expanded .tve-toc-title-icon { font-size: 15px !important; width: 15px !important; height: 15px !important; }[data-css=\"tve-u-191d8a16858\"] { padding: 0px !important; }[data-css=\"tve-u-191d8a16859\"] { padding: 0px !important; }[data-css=\"tve-u-191d8a1685a\"] { padding: 0px !important; }[data-css=\"tve-u-191d8a1685c\"] { --g-regular-weight: 400; --g-bold-weight: 700; border-width: medium medium 2px; border-style: none none dotted; border-color: currentcolor currentcolor rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1); border-image: initial; font-size: var(--tve-font-size,16px); --tve-font-size: 16px; color: var(--tve-color,rgb(80,80,80)); --tve-color: rgb(80,80,80); --tcb-applied-color: rgb(80,80,80); font-weight: var(--tve-font-weight,var(--g-regular-weight,normal)); --tve-font-weight: var(--g-regular-weight,normal); line-height: var(--tve-line-height,1.4em); --tve-line-height: 1.4em; --tve-applied-color: var$(--tve-color,rgb(80,80,80)); --tve-applied---tve-color: rgb(80,80,80); padding: 8px 15px !important; background-image: none !important; margin-bottom: 0px !important; }:not(#tve) [data-css=\"tve-u-191d8a1685c\"]:hover { color: var(--tve-color,var(--tcb-local-color-a027f)) !important; --tve-color: var(--tcb-local-color-a027f) !important; --tcb-applied-color: var$(--tcb-local-color-a027f) !important; text-decoration: var(--tve-text-decoration,underline) !important; --tve-text-decoration: underline !important; }[data-css=\"tve-u-191d8a1685c\"].tve-state-expanded { color: var(--tve-color,var(--tcb-local-color-a027f)); --tve-color: var(--tcb-local-color-a027f); --tcb-applied-color: var$(--tcb-local-color-a027f); border-left-width: medium; border-left-style: none; border-left-color: currentcolor; background-image: linear-gradient(rgb(239, 239, 239), rgb(239, 239, 239)) !important; background-size: auto !important; background-position: 50% 50% !important; background-attachment: scroll !important; background-repeat: no-repeat !important; }:not(#tve) [data-css=\"tve-u-191d8a16856\"] { --g-regular-weight: 300; --g-bold-weight: 700; color: var(--tcb-color-7) !important; --tcb-applied-color: var$(--tcb-color-7) !important; --tve-applied-color: var$(--tcb-color-7) !important; font-family: Mulish !important; font-size: 18px !important; }:not(#tve) [data-css=\"tve-u-191d8a16856\"] strong { font-weight: 700 !important; }[data-css=\"tve-u-191d8a16852\"] .tve-toc-title-icon { color: var(--tcb-color-7) !important; --tve-applied-color: var$(--tcb-color-7) !important; font-size: 18px !important; width: 18px !important; height: 18px !important; }[data-css=\"tve-u-191d8a1685d\"] { padding-left: 20px !important; }[data-css=\"tve-u-191d8a16854\"] > .tve-cb { display: block; }[data-css=\"tve-u-191d8a16850\"] > .tve-cb { display: block; }[data-css=\"tve-u-191d8a1685e\"] { --g-regular-weight: 300; --g-bold-weight: 700; border-width: medium; border-style: none; border-color: currentcolor; border-image: initial; font-size: var(--tve-font-size,16px); --tve-font-size: 16px; color: var(--tve-color,var(--tcb-color-7)); --tve-color: var(--tcb-color-7); --tcb-applied-color: var$(--tcb-color-7); font-weight: var(--tve-font-weight,var(--g-regular-weight,normal)); --tve-font-weight: var(--g-regular-weight,normal); line-height: var(--tve-line-height,1.4em); --tve-line-height: 1.4em; --tve-border-width: 0px; --tve-applied-border: none; font-family: var(--tve-font-family,Mulish); --tve-font-family: Mulish; --tve-applied-color: var$(--tve-color,var$(--tcb-color-7)); --tve-applied---tve-color: var$(--tcb-color-7); text-decoration: var(--tve-text-decoration,underline); --tve-text-decoration: underline; padding: 5px 15px !important; margin-top: 0px !important; margin-bottom: 2px !important; }:not(#tve) [data-css=\"tve-u-191d8a1685e\"]:hover { color: var(--tve-color,rgb(23,67,120)) !important; --tve-color: rgb(23,67,120) !important; --tcb-applied-color: rgb(23,67,120) !important; --tve-applied-color: var$(--tve-color,rgb(23,67,120)) !important; --tve-applied---tve-color: rgb(23,67,120) !important; font-weight: var(--tve-font-weight,var(--g-regular-weight,normal)) !important; --tve-font-weight: var(--g-regular-weight,normal) !important; text-decoration: var(--tve-text-decoration,underline) !important; --tve-text-decoration: underline !important; }[data-css=\"tve-u-191d8a1685e\"].tve-state-expanded { color: var(--tve-color,var(--tcb-local-color-a027f)); --tve-color: var(--tcb-local-color-a027f); --tcb-applied-color: var$(--tcb-local-color-a027f); border-left: 2px solid var(--tcb-local-color-f1170); background-image: linear-gradient(rgb(239, 239, 239), rgb(239, 239, 239)) !important; background-size: auto !important; background-position: 50% 50% !important; background-attachment: scroll !important; background-repeat: no-repeat !important; }[data-css=\"tve-u-191ff79bc77\"] { --tve-border-radius: 5px; border-radius: 5px; overflow: hidden; box-shadow: none; --tve-applied-box-shadow: none; --tve-border-width: 0px; background-color: rgba(0, 93, 255, 0.05) !important; --background-color: rgba(0,93,255,0.05) !important; --tve-applied-background-color: rgba(0,93,255,0.05) !important; border-width: medium !important; border-style: none !important; border-color: currentcolor !important; border-image: initial !important; --tve-applied-border: none !important; }[data-css=\"tve-u-191ff79bc78\"] { max-width: 100%; margin-top: 0px !important; padding: 15px 15px 10px !important; margin-bottom: 0px !important; }:not(#tve) [data-css=\"tve-u-191ff79bc79\"] { padding-bottom: 10px !important; margin-bottom: 0px !important; font-size: 18px !important; }[data-css=\"tve-u-191ff79bc7a\"] { margin-top: 0px !important; padding-top: 0px !important; padding-bottom: 0px !important; }[data-css=\"tve-u-191ff79bc7b\"] { padding-bottom: 0px !important; padding-top: 0px !important; }[data-css=\"tve-u-191ff79bc7c\"] { line-height: 1.5em !important; padding-top: 6px !important; }:not(#tve) [data-css=\"tve-u-191ff79bc7a\"] li { margin-bottom: 10px !important; }[data-css=\"tve-u-191ff7e3290\"] { --tve-border-radius: 5px; border-radius: 5px; overflow: hidden; box-shadow: none; --tve-applied-box-shadow: none; --tve-border-width: 0px; background-color: rgba(0, 93, 255, 0.05) !important; --background-color: rgba(0,93,255,0.05) !important; --tve-applied-background-color: rgba(0,93,255,0.05) !important; border-width: medium !important; border-style: none !important; border-color: currentcolor !important; border-image: initial !important; --tve-applied-border: none !important; }[data-css=\"tve-u-191ff7e3292\"] { margin-top: 0px !important; padding: 15px 15px 10px !important; margin-bottom: 0px !important; z-index: 10 !important; }:not(#tve) [data-css=\"tve-u-191ff7e3293\"] { padding-bottom: 10px !important; margin-bottom: 0px !important; font-size: 18px !important; }.tcb-post-list[data-css=\"tve-u-191ff7e3294\"] .post-wrapper.thrv_wrapper { width: calc(100% + 0px); }.tcb-post-list[data-css=\"tve-u-191ff7e3294\"] .post-wrapper.thrv_wrapper:nth-child(n+2) { margin-top: 0px !important; }.tcb-post-list[data-css=\"tve-u-191ff7e3294\"] .post-wrapper.thrv_wrapper:not(:nth-child(n+2)) { margin-top: 0px !important; }.tcb-post-list[data-css=\"tve-u-191ff7e3294\"] .post-wrapper.thrv_wrapper:nth-child(n) { margin-right: 0px !important; }[data-css=\"tve-u-191ff7e3294\"] { border-radius: 0px; overflow: hidden; margin: 0px !important; padding: 0px !important; }[data-css=\"tve-u-191ff7e3294\"].tcb-post-list [data-css=\"tve-u-191ff7e3295\"] { max-width: 17.1992%; }[data-css=\"tve-u-191ff7e3294\"].tcb-post-list [data-css=\"tve-u-191ff7e3296\"] { max-width: 82.7971%; }[data-css=\"tve-u-191ff7e3294\"].tcb-post-list [data-css=\"tve-u-191ff7e3297\"] { margin-left: -30px !important; padding: 0px !important; }[data-css=\"tve-u-191ff7e3294\"].tcb-post-list [data-css=\"tve-u-191ff7e3298\"] { margin: 0px !important; }[data-css=\"tve-u-191ff7e3294\"].tcb-post-list [data-css=\"tve-u-191ff7e3297\"] > .tcb-flex-col { padding-left: 30px; }[data-css=\"tve-u-191ff7e3294\"].tcb-post-list .post-wrapper { border-bottom-width: medium; border-bottom-style: none; border-bottom-color: currentcolor; border-top-width: medium; border-top-style: none; border-top-color: currentcolor; --tve-border-width: 0px; padding: 5px 0px !important; }:not(#tve) [data-css=\"tve-u-191ff7e3294\"].tcb-post-list .post-wrapper:hover { background-color: rgba(183, 183, 183, 0.05) !important; }[data-css=\"tve-u-191ff7e3294\"].tcb-post-list .post-wrapper::after { background-attachment: scroll; background-image: none; background-position: 0% 0%; background-repeat: repeat; background-size: auto; background-color: rgba(183, 183, 183, 0.05) !important; }[data-css=\"tve-u-191ff7e3294\"].tcb-post-list [data-css=\"tve-u-191ff7e329a\"] { --tve-font-size: 14px; margin-top: 0px !important; margin-bottom: 0px !important; }[data-css=\"tve-u-191ff7e3294\"].tcb-post-list [data-css=\"tve-u-191ff7e329b\"] { border-radius: 5px; overflow: hidden; --tve-border-radius: 5px; background-image: url(\"[tcb_featured_image_url size=medium]\") !important; --background-image: url(\"[tcb_featured_image_url size=medium]\") !important; --tve-applied-background-image: none !important; background-size: cover !important; background-position: 50% 50% !important; background-attachment: scroll !important; background-repeat: no-repeat !important; --background-size: cover !important; --background-position: 50% 50% !important; --background-attachment: scroll !important; --background-repeat: no-repeat !important; }[data-css=\"tve-u-191ff7e3294\"].tcb-post-list [data-css=\"tve-u-191ff7e329c\"] { width: 230px; float: none; max-width: 105px; margin: 0px auto !important; padding: 0px !important; --tve-applied-max-width: 79% !important; }[data-css=\"tve-u-191ff7e3294\"].tcb-post-list .thrv-content-box [data-css=\"tve-u-191ff7e329d\"] { height: 105px !important; --tve-applied-height: 105px !important; }[data-css=\"tve-u-191ff7e3294\"].tcb-post-list [data-css=\"tve-u-191ff7e329c\"]:hover [data-css=\"tve-u-191ff7e329b\"] { background-image: url(\"[tcb_featured_image_url size=medium]\") !important; background-size: cover !important; background-position: 50% 50% !important; background-attachment: scroll !important; background-repeat: no-repeat !important; }:not(#tve) [data-css=\"tve-u-191ff7e3294\"].tcb-post-list [data-css=\"tve-u-191ff7e329a\"] p, :not(#tve) [data-css=\"tve-u-191ff7e3294\"].tcb-post-list [data-css=\"tve-u-191ff7e329a\"] a, :not(#tve) [data-css=\"tve-u-191ff7e3294\"].tcb-post-list [data-css=\"tve-u-191ff7e329a\"] ul, :not(#tve) [data-css=\"tve-u-191ff7e3294\"].tcb-post-list [data-css=\"tve-u-191ff7e329a\"] ul > li, :not(#tve) [data-css=\"tve-u-191ff7e3294\"].tcb-post-list [data-css=\"tve-u-191ff7e329a\"] ol, :not(#tve) [data-css=\"tve-u-191ff7e3294\"].tcb-post-list [data-css=\"tve-u-191ff7e329a\"] ol > li, :not(#tve) [data-css=\"tve-u-191ff7e3294\"].tcb-post-list [data-css=\"tve-u-191ff7e329a\"] h1, :not(#tve) [data-css=\"tve-u-191ff7e3294\"].tcb-post-list [data-css=\"tve-u-191ff7e329a\"] h2, :not(#tve) [data-css=\"tve-u-191ff7e3294\"].tcb-post-list [data-css=\"tve-u-191ff7e329a\"] h3, :not(#tve) [data-css=\"tve-u-191ff7e3294\"].tcb-post-list [data-css=\"tve-u-191ff7e329a\"] h4, :not(#tve) [data-css=\"tve-u-191ff7e3294\"].tcb-post-list [data-css=\"tve-u-191ff7e329a\"] h5, :not(#tve) [data-css=\"tve-u-191ff7e3294\"].tcb-post-list [data-css=\"tve-u-191ff7e329a\"] h6, :not(#tve) [data-css=\"tve-u-191ff7e3294\"].tcb-post-list [data-css=\"tve-u-191ff7e329a\"] blockquote > p, :not(#tve) [data-css=\"tve-u-191ff7e3294\"].tcb-post-list [data-css=\"tve-u-191ff7e329a\"] pre { font-size: var(--tve-font-size,14px); }[data-css=\"tve-u-191ff7e3294\"].tcb-post-list [data-css=\"tve-u-191ff7e32a1\"] { justify-content: flex-start !important; }.tcb-post-list[data-css=\"tve-u-191ff7e3294\"] .post-wrapper.thrv_wrapper:not(:nth-child(n)) { margin-right: 30px !important; }[data-css=\"tve-u-192b50d854c\"] { width: 30px; --tve-alignment: center; float: none; margin-left: auto !important; margin-right: auto !important; margin-top: 20px !important; }[data-css=\"tve-u-192b50d854c\"] img { opacity: 0.7; }[data-css=\"tve-u-192dfc86c17\"] { --tve-border-radius: 214px; border-radius: 214px; overflow: hidden; width: 45px; position: absolute; top: 8px; left: 0px; margin-top: 5px !important; margin-bottom: 0px !important; }:not(#tve) [data-css=\"tve-u-192dfc86c18\"] { --g-regular-weight: 300; --g-bold-weight: 700; font-size: 12px !important; color: var(--tcb-skin-color-5) !important; --tcb-applied-color: var$(--tcb-skin-color-5) !important; --tve-applied-color: var$(--tcb-skin-color-5) !important; font-family: Mulish !important; font-weight: var(--g-regular-weight,normal) !important; }:not(#tve) [data-css=\"tve-u-192dfc86c19\"] { text-decoration-line: none !important; text-decoration-thickness: initial !important; text-decoration-style: initial !important; --eff: none !important; text-decoration-color: var(--eff-color,currentColor) !important; }[data-css=\"tve-u-192dfc86c1a\"] { padding-bottom: 0px !important; margin-bottom: 0px !important; padding-top: 2px !important; }[data-css=\"tve-u-192dfc86c1b\"] { padding-left: 54px !important; margin-top: 7px !important; }[data-css=\"tve-u-192dfc86c1c\"] { padding-left: 54px !important; padding-top: 1px !important; margin-top: -2px !important; }[data-css=\"tve-u-192dfc86c1d\"] { --tve-border-radius: 5px; border-radius: 5px; overflow: hidden; background-color: transparent !important; --background-color: transparent !important; --tve-applied-background-color: transparent !important; justify-content: center !important; }[data-css=\"tve-u-192dfc86c1e\"] { margin-top: 0px !important; margin-bottom: 0px !important; padding: 0px 10px 10px 15px !important; }:not(#tve) [data-css=\"tve-u-192dfc86c1f\"] { text-shadow: none; --tve-applied-text-shadow: none; --g-regular-weight: 300; --g-bold-weight: 700; font-size: 14px !important; color: var(--tcb-skin-color-5) !important; --tcb-applied-color: var$(--tcb-skin-color-5) !important; --tve-applied-color: var$(--tcb-skin-color-5) !important; line-height: 1.75em !important; font-family: Mulish !important; padding-bottom: 0px !important; margin-bottom: 0px !important; font-weight: var(--g-regular-weight,normal) !important; }[data-css=\"tve-u-192dfc86c20\"] { --tcb-applied-color: var$(--tcb-skin-color-5) !important; }:not(#tve) [data-css=\"tve-u-192dfc86c22\"] { --g-regular-weight: 300; --g-bold-weight: 700; font-weight: var(--g-bold-weight,bold) !important; font-family: Mulish !important; text-decoration-line: none !important; text-decoration-thickness: initial !important; text-decoration-style: initial !important; text-decoration-color: var(--tcb-text-decoration-color,initial) !important; }:not(#tve) [data-css=\"tve-u-192dfc86c23\"] { color: var(--tcb-skin-color-0) !important; --tcb-applied-color: var$(--tcb-skin-color-0) !important; --tve-applied-color: var$(--tcb-skin-color-0) !important; font-size: 14px !important; }:not(#tve) [data-css=\"tve-u-192dfc86c24\"] { font-weight: var(--g-bold-weight,bold) !important; box-shadow: none !important; border-bottom-width: medium !important; border-bottom-style: none !important; border-bottom-color: currentcolor !important; background: none !important; text-decoration: none !important; transition: none !important; padding-left: 0px !important; --eff: none !important; --tve-applied-box-shadow: none !important; }:not(#tve) [data-css=\"tve-u-192dfc86c24\"]:hover { text-decoration: none !important; background: none !important; box-shadow: none !important; --tve-applied-box-shadow: none !important; }:not(#tve) [data-css=\"tve-u-192dfc86c25\"] { text-shadow: none; --tve-applied-text-shadow: none; --g-regular-weight: 300; --g-bold-weight: 700; font-size: 14px !important; color: var(--tcb-skin-color-5) !important; --tcb-applied-color: var$(--tcb-skin-color-5) !important; --tve-applied-color: var$(--tcb-skin-color-5) !important; line-height: 1.75em !important; font-family: Mulish !important; padding-bottom: 0px !important; margin-bottom: 0px !important; font-weight: var(--g-regular-weight,normal) !important; }[data-css=\"tve-u-192dfc86c26\"] { max-width: 50%; }[data-css=\"tve-u-192dfc86c27\"] { background-color: rgb(248, 248, 248) !important; --background-color: rgb(248,248,248) !important; --tve-applied-background-color: rgb(248,248,248) !important; }[data-css=\"tve-u-192dfc86c28\"] { --tve-border-radius: 5px; border-radius: 5px; overflow: hidden; background-color: rgb(248, 248, 248) !important; --background-color: rgb(248,248,248) !important; --tve-applied-background-color: rgb(248,248,248) !important; }:not(#tve) [data-css=\"tve-u-192dfc86c25\"] strong { font-weight: 700 !important; }[data-css=\"tve-u-192dfc86c29\"] { margin-top: 0px !important; margin-bottom: 0px !important; padding: 5px 10px !important; }[data-css=\"tve-u-192dfc86c2a\"] { padding-bottom: 0px !important; }[data-css=\"tve-u-192dfc86c2b\"] { max-width: unset; --tve-border-top-left-radius: 5px; border-top-left-radius: 5px; overflow: hidden; --tve-border-top-right-radius: 5px; border-top-right-radius: 5px; --tve-applied-max-width: unset !important; margin-top: 0px !important; margin-bottom: 0px !important; background-color: var(--tcb-color-8) !important; --background-color: var(--tcb-color-8) !important; --tve-applied-background-color: var$(--tcb-color-8) !important; margin-right: 20px !important; }[data-css=\"tve-u-192dfc86c2c\"] { max-width: 50%; }[data-css=\"tve-u-192dfc86c2d\"] { --tve-border-radius: 5px; border-radius: 5px; overflow: hidden; background-color: transparent !important; --background-color: transparent !important; --tve-applied-background-color: transparent !important; padding-top: 0px !important; justify-content: center !important; }[data-css=\"tve-u-192dfc86c2e\"] .tve_sep { width: 100%; border-width: 2px !important; border-color: rgb(255, 255, 255) !important; }[data-css=\"tve-u-192dfc86c2e\"] { max-width: unset; --tve-applied-max-width: unset !important; padding-top: 15px !important; padding-bottom: 0px !important; }[data-css=\"tve-u-192dfc86c2f\"] .tve_sep { width: 100%; border-width: 2px !important; border-color: rgb(255, 255, 255) !important; }[data-css=\"tve-u-192dfc86c2f\"] { padding-top: 15px !important; padding-bottom: 0px !important; }:not(#tve) [data-css=\"tve-u-192dfc883ec\"] { --g-regular-weight: 300; --g-bold-weight: 700; font-size: 12px !important; color: var(--tcb-skin-color-5) !important; --tcb-applied-color: var$(--tcb-skin-color-5) !important; --tve-applied-color: var$(--tcb-skin-color-5) !important; font-family: Mulish !important; font-weight: var(--g-regular-weight,normal) !important; }[data-css=\"tve-u-192dfc883ee\"] { font-size: 25px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; width: 25px; height: 25px; --tcb-local-color-icon: var(--tcb-color-2); --tcb-local-color-var: var$(--tcb-color-2); --tve-icon-size: 25px; border-width: medium; border-style: none; border-color: currentcolor; border-image: initial; border-radius: 0px; --tve-applied-border: none; background-size: auto; background-attachment: scroll, scroll, scroll; background-position: 50% 50%; background-repeat: no-repeat; padding: 0px !important; background-image: none !important; --tve-applied-background-image: none !important; --background-image: none !important; background-color: transparent !important; --background-color: transparent !important; --tve-applied-background-color: transparent !important; margin-top: 0px !important; margin-bottom: 0px !important; }:not(#tve) [data-css=\"tve-u-192dfc883ee\"] > :first-child { color: var(--tcb-color-2); --tve-applied-color: var$(--tcb-color-2); }[data-css=\"tve-u-192dfc883ef\"] { --tve-border-radius: 100px; border-radius: 100px; overflow: hidden; background-color: var(--tcb-color-6) !important; --background-color: var(--tcb-color-6) !important; --tve-applied-background-color: var$(--tcb-color-6) !important; }[data-css=\"tve-u-192dfc883f0\"] { float: left; z-index: 3; position: relative; --tve-alignment: left; max-width: 60px; padding: 10px !important; margin: 0px auto 0px 6px !important; --tve-applied-max-width: 60px !important; }[data-css=\"tve-u-192dfc883f1\"] { min-height: 25px !important; --tve-applied-min-height: 25px !important; }[data-css=\"tve-u-192dfc883f2\"] { max-width: 15%; }[data-css=\"tve-u-192dfc883f3\"] { max-width: 84.9991%; }[data-css=\"tve-u-192dfc883f4\"] { --tve-border-radius: 5px; border-radius: 5px; overflow: hidden; margin-top: 10px !important; margin-bottom: 0px !important; background-color: rgb(248, 248, 248) !important; --background-color: rgb(248,248,248) !important; --tve-applied-background-color: rgb(248,248,248) !important; }[data-css=\"tve-u-192dfc883f5\"] { padding-left: 10px !important; padding-top: 1px !important; margin-top: -2px !important; padding-bottom: 1px !important; margin-bottom: 5px !important; margin-left: 10px !important; }[data-css=\"tve-u-192dfc883f6\"] > .tcb-flex-col { padding-left: 0px; }[data-css=\"tve-u-192dfc883f6\"] { margin-left: 0px !important; padding-top: 10px !important; padding-bottom: 10px !important; padding-left: 10px !important; }[data-css=\"tve-u-192dfc883f7\"]::after { clear: both; }[data-css=\"tve-u-192dfc883f8\"] { justify-content: center !important; }[data-css=\"tve-u-192dfc883f9\"] { --tve-border-radius: 5px; border-radius: 5px; overflow: hidden; background-color: transparent !important; --background-color: transparent !important; --tve-applied-background-color: transparent !important; padding-top: 0px !important; justify-content: flex-start !important; }[data-css=\"tve-u-192dfc883fa\"] { max-width: unset; --tve-border-bottom-right-radius: 5px; border-bottom-right-radius: 5px; overflow: hidden; --tve-border-bottom-left-radius: 5px; border-bottom-left-radius: 5px; --tve-applied-max-width: unset !important; margin-top: 0px !important; background-color: var(--tcb-color-8) !important; --background-color: var(--tcb-color-8) !important; --tve-applied-background-color: var$(--tcb-color-8) !important; margin-right: 20px !important; }:not(#tve) [data-css=\"tve-u-192dfc883fb\"] { text-shadow: none; --tve-applied-text-shadow: none; --g-regular-weight: 300; --g-bold-weight: 700; font-size: 14px !important; color: var(--tcb-skin-color-5) !important; --tcb-applied-color: var$(--tcb-skin-color-5) !important; --tve-applied-color: var$(--tcb-skin-color-5) !important; line-height: 1.75em !important; font-family: Mulish !important; padding-bottom: 0px !important; margin-bottom: 0px !important; font-weight: var(--g-regular-weight,normal) !important; }[data-css=\"tve-u-192dfc883fc\"] { --tve-border-radius: 5px; border-radius: 5px; overflow: hidden; background-color: rgb(248, 248, 248) !important; --background-color: rgb(248,248,248) !important; --tve-applied-background-color: rgb(248,248,248) !important; }[data-css=\"tve-u-192dfc883fd\"] { max-width: 50%; }:not(#tve) [data-css=\"tve-u-192dfc883fb\"] strong { font-weight: 700 !important; }[data-css=\"tve-u-192dfc883fe\"] { margin-top: 10px !important; margin-bottom: 0px !important; padding: 5px 10px !important; }[data-css=\"tve-u-192dfc883ff\"] { font-size: 22px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; width: 22px; height: 22px; --tcb-local-color-icon: rgba(10,10,10,0.85); --tcb-local-color-var: rgba(10,10,10,0.85); --tve-icon-size: 22px; float: left; z-index: 3; position: relative; --tve-alignment: left; margin-top: 0px !important; margin-bottom: 0px !important; }[data-css=\"tve-u-192dfc88400\"] { max-width: 20%; }[data-css=\"tve-u-192dfc88401\"]::after { clear: both; }[data-css=\"tve-u-192dfc88402\"] { max-width: 20%; }[data-css=\"tve-u-192dfc88403\"] { max-width: 20%; }[data-css=\"tve-u-192dfc88404\"] { max-width: 20%; }[data-css=\"tve-u-192dfc88405\"] { max-width: 20%; }[data-css=\"tve-u-192dfc88406\"] { max-width: unset; --tve-applied-max-width: unset !important; margin-top: 0px !important; margin-bottom: 5px !important; }[data-css=\"tve-u-192dfc88407\"] { padding-top: 3px !important; padding-bottom: 0px !important; }[data-css=\"tve-u-192dfc88408\"] { padding-left: 10px !important; padding-top: 2px !important; margin-top: -2px !important; padding-bottom: 5px !important; margin-left: 10px !important; }[data-css=\"tve-u-192dfc88409\"] { font-size: 22px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; width: 22px; height: 22px; --tcb-local-color-icon: rgba(10,10,10,0.85); --tcb-local-color-var: rgba(10,10,10,0.85); --tve-icon-size: 22px; float: left; z-index: 3; position: relative; --tve-alignment: left; margin-top: 0px !important; margin-bottom: 0px !important; }:not(#tve) [data-css=\"tve-u-192dfc88409\"]:hover { --tcb-local-color-icon: var(--tcb-color-2) !important; --tcb-local-color-var: var$(--tcb-color-2) !important; }:not(#tve) [data-css=\"tve-u-192dfc88409\"]:hover > :first-child { color: var(--tcb-color-2) !important; --tve-applied-color: var$(--tcb-color-2) !important; }[data-css=\"tve-u-192dfc8840a\"] { font-size: 22px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; width: 22px; height: 22px; --tcb-local-color-icon: rgba(10,10,10,0.85); --tcb-local-color-var: rgba(10,10,10,0.85); --tve-icon-size: 22px; float: left; z-index: 3; position: relative; --tve-alignment: left; margin-top: 0px !important; margin-bottom: 0px !important; }:not(#tve) [data-css=\"tve-u-192dfc8840a\"]:hover { --tcb-local-color-icon: var(--tcb-color-2) !important; --tcb-local-color-var: var$(--tcb-color-2) !important; }:not(#tve) [data-css=\"tve-u-192dfc8840a\"]:hover > :first-child { color: var(--tcb-color-2) !important; --tve-applied-color: var$(--tcb-color-2) !important; }[data-css=\"tve-u-192dfc8840b\"] { font-size: 22px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; width: 22px; height: 22px; --tcb-local-color-icon: rgba(10,10,10,0.85); --tcb-local-color-var: rgba(10,10,10,0.85); --tve-icon-size: 22px; float: left; z-index: 3; position: relative; --tve-alignment: left; margin-top: 0px !important; margin-bottom: 0px !important; }:not(#tve) [data-css=\"tve-u-192dfc8840b\"]:hover { --tcb-local-color-icon: var(--tcb-color-2) !important; --tcb-local-color-var: var$(--tcb-color-2) !important; }:not(#tve) [data-css=\"tve-u-192dfc8840b\"]:hover > :first-child { color: var(--tcb-color-2) !important; --tve-applied-color: var$(--tcb-color-2) !important; }[data-css=\"tve-u-192dfc8840c\"] { font-size: 22px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; width: 22px; height: 22px; --tcb-local-color-icon: rgba(10,10,10,0.85); --tcb-local-color-var: rgba(10,10,10,0.85); --tve-icon-size: 22px; float: left; z-index: 3; position: relative; --tve-alignment: left; margin-top: 0px !important; margin-bottom: 0px !important; }:not(#tve) [data-css=\"tve-u-192dfc8840c\"]:hover { --tcb-local-color-icon: var(--tcb-color-2) !important; --tcb-local-color-var: var$(--tcb-color-2) !important; }:not(#tve) [data-css=\"tve-u-192dfc8840c\"]:hover > :first-child { color: var(--tcb-color-2) !important; --tve-applied-color: var$(--tcb-color-2) !important; }:not(#tve) [data-css=\"tve-u-192dfc883ff\"]:hover { --tcb-local-color-icon: var(--tcb-color-2) !important; --tcb-local-color-var: var$(--tcb-color-2) !important; }:not(#tve) [data-css=\"tve-u-192dfc883ff\"]:hover > :first-child { color: var(--tcb-color-2) !important; --tve-applied-color: var$(--tcb-color-2) !important; }:not(#tve) [data-css=\"tve-u-192dfc8840d\"] { --g-regular-weight: 300; --g-bold-weight: 700; font-size: 14px !important; color: var(--tcb-skin-color-5) !important; --tcb-applied-color: var$(--tcb-skin-color-5) !important; --tve-applied-color: var$(--tcb-skin-color-5) !important; font-family: Mulish !important; font-weight: var(--g-regular-weight,normal) !important; }[data-css=\"tve-u-192dfc8840e\"] { padding-top: 0px !important; }[data-css=\"tve-u-192dfc8840f\"] { margin-top: 0px !important; margin-bottom: 0px !important; padding: 0px !important; }[data-css=\"tve-u-192dfc88410\"] { --tve-border-radius: 5px; border-radius: 5px; overflow: hidden; background-color: transparent !important; --background-color: transparent !important; --tve-applied-background-color: transparent !important; justify-content: center !important; }[data-css=\"tve-u-192dfc88411\"] { padding-bottom: 0px !important; margin-bottom: 0px !important; padding-top: 2px !important; }[data-css=\"tve-u-192dfc88412\"] { max-width: 50%; }:not(#tve) [data-css=\"tve-u-191ff7e3294\"].tcb-post-list [data-css=\"tve-u-19486076d77\"] { font-size: 16px !important; }[data-css=\"tve-u-191ff7e3294\"].tcb-post-list [data-css=\"tve-u-19486076d77\"] { text-decoration: underline !important; }[data-css=\"tve-u-1981a0c6ed2\"] .tcb-button-link { letter-spacing: 2px; background-image: linear-gradient(var(--tcb-local-color-62516,rgb(19,114,211)),var(--tcb-local-color-62516,rgb(19,114,211))); --tve-applied-background-image: linear-gradient(var$(--tcb-local-color-62516,rgb(19,114,211)),var$(--tcb-local-color-62516,rgb(19,114,211))); background-size: auto; background-attachment: scroll; border-radius: 5px; padding: 18px; background-position: 50% 50%; background-repeat: no-repeat; background-color: transparent !important; }[data-css=\"tve-u-1981a0c6ed2\"] .tcb-button-link span { color: rgb(255, 255, 255); --tcb-applied-color: #fff; }[data-css=\"tve-u-1981a0c6ed2\"] { --tcb-local-color-62516: var(--tcb-color-0) !important; margin-bottom: 5px !important; }:not(#tve) [data-css=\"tve-u-1981a0c6ed4\"] { --g-regular-weight: 300; --g-bold-weight: 700; font-family: Mulish !important; font-size: 15px !important; }[data-css=\"tve-u-1981a0c6ed4\"] strong { font-weight: 700 !important; }[data-css=\"tve-u-1981a0c6ed4\"] { font-weight: var(--g-regular-weight,normal) !important; }:not(#tve) [data-css=\"tve-u-1981a0c6ed5\"] { --g-regular-weight: 300; --g-bold-weight: 700; font-family: Mulish !important; font-size: 24px !important; }[data-css=\"tve-u-1981a0c6ed5\"] strong { font-weight: 700 !important; }[data-css=\"tve-u-1981a0c6ed6\"] { min-width: auto; max-width: 758.078px; }[data-css=\"tve-u-1981a0c6ed7\"] { background-color: var(--tcb-color-8) !important; --background-color: var(--tcb-color-8) !important; --tve-applied-background-color: var$(--tcb-color-8) !important; }:not(#tve) [data-css=\"tve-u-1981a0c6ed8\"] { padding-bottom: 0px !important; margin-bottom: 0px !important; }[data-css=\"tve-u-1981a0c6ed9\"] { margin-bottom: 10px !important; }[data-css=\"tve-u-191ff7e3294\"].tcb-post-list [data-css=\"tve-u-191ff7e32a3\"] { margin-left: 15px !important; }}@media (max-width: 1023px){:not(#tve) [data-css=\"tve-u-18a4797fd26\"] { font-size: 24px !important; }:not(#tve) [data-css=\"tve-u-18a479f61e4\"] { font-size: 24px !important; }:not(#tve) [data-css=\"tve-u-18a47a18591\"] { font-size: 24px !important; }:not(#tve) [data-css=\"tve-u-18a47b7aad0\"] { font-size: 24px !important; }:not(#tve) [data-css=\"tve-u-18a47be3447\"] { font-size: 24px !important; }:not(#tve) [data-css=\"tve-u-18a47c0c585\"] { font-size: 24px !important; }:not(#tve) [data-css=\"tve-u-18a47c55283\"] { font-size: 24px !important; }:not(#tve) [data-css=\"tve-u-18a47c841f0\"] { font-size: 24px !important; }.tcb-post-list[data-css=\"tve-u-191ff7e3294\"] .post-wrapper.thrv_wrapper { width: calc(100% + 0px); }.tcb-post-list[data-css=\"tve-u-191ff7e3294\"] .post-wrapper.thrv_wrapper:nth-child(n+2) { margin-top: 0px !important; }.tcb-post-list[data-css=\"tve-u-191ff7e3294\"] .post-wrapper.thrv_wrapper:not(:nth-child(n+2)) { margin-top: 0px !important; 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