4 Differences Between Toxic Vs Healthy Relationships and 6 Steps to Make the Shift No Matter Where You Are in Your Journey

Relationships often start with a spark, but how do you keep that spark alive without getting burnt?

It's a common question that many couples face as they navigate the complexities of maintaining a healthy and deep relationship.

Today, we will look deep into seeing the differences between a toxic and a healthy relationship and uncover the ways to build a lasting one. Every relationship is different - but understanding these four different toxic traits that are common in relationships will help you move away from something that is not serving you.

Moving to a healthy relationship when you’re coming from a toxic one is difficult but finding the courage to do so is a crucial step towards your emotional well-being and personal growth.

In this episode, you'll learn:

• How to prioritize healthy love over perfection
• How to embrace each other’s unique identities
• How to avoid over-reliance and codependence
• How to practice transparent communication

Hope that this guides you through a more healthy and happy relationship!

With Love and Gratitude,

Jay Shetty

What We Discuss:

• 00:00Intro
• 02:32What is the real definition of healthy vs. unhealthy love?
• 03:56Toxic Trait #1: Over-reliance on one person - Do you go to your partner for everything that you need?
• 11:41Toxic Trait #2: The idea of trying to change someone - We try to change our partners to be like us but have we ever thought about letting them be them and we be ourselves?
• 16:36Toxic Trait #3: Playing games - Are you pursuing peace with your partner or are you pursuing power over your partner?
• 22:20Toxic Trait #4: Losing your own identity - Don’t sacrifice your interests and independence for a relationship

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