I have a family member who seems drawn to bad relationships like a moth to a flame. No matter how blatantly abusive her boyfriends may be, either physically or psychologically, she can't seem to say, "enough is enough, we're done." Or worse still, she says that but never follows through.
If you are in a toxic relationship, you're not ignorant of the toxicity, you're trying to excuse it and sweep it under the rug. If this is you, know that it will not get better. Liars won't reform. Cheaters won't turn honest. The violent will not become suddenly peaceful. Don't waste your time and energy trying to change them.
If this strikes a chord with you, take action. If you know someone in such circumstances, you probably won't be able to persuade them, but try at least. If this is you, get out of that situation, because you can't change them. And if you are the abuser, grow up and reform, because you need to do that yourself. Now.
