Category: Characteristics present in a toxic relationship

Not showing interest or attention to what the other is saying, interrupting, checking the phone, or getting distracted during conversations, which can make the other feel unheard and undervalued.

Resorting to sarcasm or mockery during discussions, minimizing the other’s feelings or ridiculing their opinions, which can deeply hurt and prevent open and honest communication.

Constantly blaming the other for the relationship’s problems or for one’s own negative emotions, without taking responsibility for one’s own role or trying to understand the other’s perspective.

During a discussion, one of the partners may interrupt or overpower the other, not allowing them to express their thoughts or feelings.

Instead of openly expressing feelings or issues, one of the partners resorts to passive-aggressive comments, sighs, or other indirect forms of expression, which can create confusion and misunderstandings.

One or both partners consistently avoid discussing important matters, letting problems pile up without ever addressing them directly.