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5 TOXIC RELATIONSHIP PATTERNS TO AVOID

After a long time together, you and your partner develop your own ways of communicating. But sometimes you may develop bad habits along the way, which – left unattended – could negatively affect your bond. Relationship expert Paula Quinsee unpacks the five behaviours you need to stop.

1 Playing the blame game

WHY YOU FALL INTO THIS PATTERN:

Do you find it hard to admit you’re wrong and take responsibility for your actions? Do you invariably blame your partner for everything? Passing blame and never owning up to your own mistakes can become a habit and, in time, turn into a point-scoring exercise which alienates you and

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