You’ve probably all heard about toxic relationships. They are the worst thing that can happen to a couple, and I admit it can be very bad to find a way out of one of them.

It is devastating, extremely painful and leaves deep scars on the partner who was victimized in a relationship like this.

But once people decide to break free from that toxic relationship, it becomes very difficult to move forward.

Here are 5 ways on how to move on from a toxic relationship, so if you’re struggling to leave one, I suggest you read more.

Accept that you had a toxic relationship

Accepting that you have a toxic relationship is never easy. Everyone who has suffered from this knows what I’m talking about.

They have to go through certain stages of a toxic relationship and accept it that way. They should understand that moving forward is the only option available to them.

Once they go through the ups and downs of emotions, they can finally feel free and start a new chapter of their lives.

A toxic person will remain toxic

You know that your relationship with your ex was not healthy.

Day after day, you remember all the bad things he did to you and the way he kept you company so he could control you.

Regardless of whether you are still dating or have left a man this way, you should know that he will never change. Even if he sees that you are suffering with him, he will never leave you.

If you show him a little trust and love, he will take you for granted and in the end, you will end up crying.

Toxic relationships are not only bad because the victims are physically abused, but also because they are mentally abused. Just imagine a girl who has been a victim of emotional abuse for years.

She has no self-esteem, no control without her toxic man, and is lost in this world.

Even if she breaks free, she will be scarred for life.

So, never trust a toxic person when they say they will change. The cheetah cannot change its spots.

You have to separate love from fear

When you’re dealing with a toxic man, you have to separate love from fear.

Sometimes you may think that in the end there is still some hope for you both but deep down you will know that it will never change.

So, why are you still with him? It’s because of fear.

You have become accustomed to this way of life and somehow you think that you are too broken for another person to love you. In the end, you chose a life that wasn’t good for you, with a man who was everything but your lover.

If you find yourself in such a situation, run as fast as you can.

Don’t forget that you are worthy, beautiful and more than enough just the way you are. And a real man will know how to realize that!

Remember who you are

Once you’re stuck in a toxic relationship, you change, regardless of whether you want to or not. Some people completely lose themselves because of a toxic partner.

They cut off all ties with their friends and family because their toxic partner has brainwashed them and convinced them that they don’t need anyone but them.

I know it’s hard to stay the same, but if you take care of yourself and your needs, you should only do the things you love.

Don’t listen to the toxic man sitting next to you. He just wants to control you so that you obey all his rules.

Remember, you are a human being and no matter how much he says he loves you, he has no right to control you at all.

Fill your life with positivity

Once you are free from a toxic relationship, you can finally do what you want.

There is no one to control you or tell you what to do. This is the right moment to save yourself from depression.

Surround yourself with positive people and things and try to forget your bad past.

Maybe everything that happened makes you stronger and now you won’t settle for less than you deserve.

You have every right to finally be happy, so feel free to do things that make you feel that way.

In fact, you were supposed to be happy all your life but you just had to learn a life lesson in a hard way.

But don’t worry, there is always sunshine after the rain. So, enjoy the rest of your life with people who truly love you and never settle for less than you deserve.