New Zealand Woman’s Weekly

Poisonous RELATIONSHIPS

When you were a child, your mum probably taught you it’s important to be nice to all people. But as we grow up, we learn that not all people are nice to be around. We can sometimes find ourselves in relationships – romantic or platonic – that have unhealthy effects on our wellbeing. Toxic relationships can include anything from friends who compete with you to partners who are overly dependent on you to fulfil them.

“A toxic relationship is one that has a negative impact on your life,” says clinical psychologist

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