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Your friends probably know better than to straight up tell you, “You should break up with that man. We don’t like him,” but if they are worried that you’re in the wrong relationship—or, worse, an unhealthy relationship—they will find their subtle ways to let you know. They want you to come to the conclusion yourself for several reasons: A) If you have any regrets about ending it, they don’t want you blaming them and B) If this guy seems a bit unhinged, they know he’ll say things like “Your friends are just jealous” or “Your friends don’t want what’s best for you” if he knows that your friends commented on the relationship. So, rather than come out and have an intervention, they will drop small hints that you should get out of that relationship. If you notice your friends making comments like this, you should probably reevaluate your relationship.

toxic relationship signs

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You are quiet around him

If they mention that you seem very quiet around your partner, it’s their way of suggesting you feel nervous or even afraid in your relationship. Or it could be their way of pointing out that your partner is very domineering and doesn’t even leave room for you to speak. Maybe they think you get in trouble a lot in your relationship, so you’ve learned to watch your words carefully, leaving you mostly silent.

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