5 Ways to Support a Friend Who is in a Toxic Romantic Relationship
1. Let her know you love and support her, no matter what.
If someone you love is in a toxic relationship, please be patient with her, but please be honest about what you see when the moment presents itself.
A good way to share your concern is to first express that you love and support her, and then express your concern without trying to make her decision for her — especially if she’s not ready to leave that person.
Support her relentlessly, even if she goes back to a toxic situation. Don’t make her feel stupid for being with someone who is breaking her down. She’s already being broken down by the person she’s convinced she loves, she doesn’t need to get it from you, too.
2. Believe what she tells you.
Believe her when she confides in you. Tell her that you believe her.
We would all like to think that we would never get into a toxic, even dangerous relationship. But it can happen to any of us, despite our better judgment.
Once an expert abuser has sunk his hooks into a girl, it is so hard for her to see him for who he really is. She’ll believe their relationship is special. As she gets more involved with him, she gets…
