Trauma Bonding: What It Is And Signs You’re Doing It

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The relationship feels like an escape
You retreat to this relationship – to this person – when you need an escape from the difficulties in your life. You want to see this person most when you are sad or angry or troubled. You don’t go to this person when you are happy, positive, and hopeful. Doing so would actually feel unnatural. You almost feel that, if this person saw you happy, he wouldn’t recognize you.