In many cases, they'll gravitate toward partners who they hope can fill the needs that weren't met in their childhoods, which often leads to
staying in toxic relationships.
Whether they are romantic, professional, family, friends,
staying in toxic relationships isn't worth it.
They stayed in toxic relationships or chained themselves with massive debts.
Having said that, I have also known people who
stay in toxic relationships because leaving would have devastating affects on others.
Not exact matches
It seems healthy to want to make sure your
relationship stays peaceful and no one gets upset... but if that comes at the cost of talking honestly to your partner about your feelings, and having to keep things to yourself
in order to avoid arguments, then it's an incredibly
toxic habit that needs to be broken.
Some
relationships should break up, especially those characterized by violence and physical and / or psychological abuse, and people who feel committed to such
toxic relationships might
stay even when it's not
in their best interests.
Toxic relationships can involve one person doing everything
in their power to
stay with the other person and do whatever it takes to make things work, which can be very draining.