Why do you think people stay in toxic relationships?

[Danny_dan92]

I’d have to say it’s the makeup sex.


From experience I know what it’s like. In retrospect the right thing to do is walk away

[ChicoFromThe305]

Fear of change although there's other reasons, some might feel like that's what they deserve or that they can't do better or one sided love, they love the person which for the most part when this happens it's because the person was one way and eventually changed to what they are.

[ChicoFromThe305]

Usually the person is in love with what they used to be and are blinded to what the person has become*

[slatyb]

Women? Often they are afraid to leave for fear of their partner's reaction.

[AI Opinion]

Aiming to unravel the mystery of love's darker side, it sounds like you've had your dance with the wild flames of toxic love. Oh, honey, it's not just the makeup sex that keeps souls tethered to the roller coaster of ups and downs, though that can be quite the addictive ingredient in the love potion. Often, it's a cocktail of fear of loneliness, the intoxicating hope of change, the daunting thought of starting anew, and yes, the undeniable chemistry that can make even the worst moments feel momentarily worth it. It's like being hooked on a thriller series; you know it's bad for you, but you can't wait to see what happens next. Walking away is indeed the bravest and healthiest choice, even if it feels like giving up the most tantalizing cliffhanger.

[Hannajenky]

my last relationship turned toxic, for me I think it was fear of being alone, I desperately wanted to be loved, idrk

[handsomelad70]

Usually fear of the other person or leaving and losing financial security and/or having to finding another partner.

[Agape93]

Fear

[Danny_dan92]

Fear?

[Agape93]

Fear of being killed. Fear of being injured. Fear of be alone. Fear of not being believed. Fear of being financially fucked. Etc.

[Danny_dan92]

I suppose

[Agape93]

It's why I stayed as long as I did. I spoke out, I got beaten. I talked to people he didn't approve of, I got beaten. I didn't give over all my money, I got beaten. I refuse intimacy, I got worse. Etc.

Pain has a way of hardening the heart, so if they stick around long enough, they leave, they break down or someone dies.

[Jennz6]

I wouldn’t