S5E10: Signs That You're The Toxic One in the Relationship

<p>Lady, when was the last time you took a long hard look in the mirror to examine the negativity you may bring to your relationships? We know that doing so requires hard work and often a level of vulnerability that some of us will readily avoid.</p> <p>In today’s episode, Terri and Dom offer us ways to identify when and why we are the toxic ones in our relationships. They also share some of their toxic ways.</p> <p>Within that sharing, the ladies also provide us with concrete steps to take if we are ready for making a change in our behavior patterns. Be sure to tune in and also scroll below for more information on tips and resources mentioned in this episode. </p> <p> </p> <p>Quote of the Day:</p> <p><em>"Your toxicity in your relationships with other people is actually an extension of the toxicity in your relationship to yourself. What you have is not an issue with how you relate to others, but a fundamental trauma that is preventing you from being at ease within yourself. That is what you must address." - Brianna Wiest</em></p> <p> </p> <p>Takeaways:</p> <p><em>Signs it's you:</em></p> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;">All of your problems are someone else's fault</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;">You take more than you give</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;">There's so much drama</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;">You have a major superiority complex</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;">You’re a Debbie Downer</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;">You only express love or admiration when you need something.</li> </ul> <p><em>How to make the change</em></p> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;">Watch how people interact around you</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;">Monitor your own thoughts and actions</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;">Apologize more and seek understanding</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;">Identify the root of the toxicity and what must be done to heal</li> </ul> <p><a href="https://amzn.to/3aPWvpJ">Will I Ever Be Good Enough?: Healing the Daughters of Narcissistic Mothers </a></p> <p><a href="http