Toxic Relationships Quotes

“Do not hold your breath for anyone,
Do not wish your lungs to be still,
It may delay the cracks from spreading,
But eventually they will.
Sometimes to keep yourself together
You must allow yourself to leave,
Even if breaking your own heart
Is what it takes to let you breathe.”
― Erin Hanson

“Toxic people attach themselves like cinder blocks tied to your ankles, and then invite you for a swim in their poisoned waters.”
― John Mark Green

“Toxic relationships are dangerous to your health; they will literally kill you. Stress shortens your lifespan. Even a broken heart can kill you. There is an undeniable mind-body connection. Your arguments and hateful talk can land you in the emergency room or in the morgue. You were not meant to live in a fever of anxiety; screaming yourself hoarse in a frenzy of dreadful, panicked fight-or-flight that leaves you exhausted and numb with grief. You were not meant to live like animals tearing one another to shreds. Don't turn your hair gray. Don't carve a roadmap of pain into the sweet wrinkles on your face. Don't lay in the quiet with your heart pounding like a trapped, frightened creature. For your own precious and beautiful life, and for those around you — seek help or get out before it is too late. This is your wake-up call!”
― Bryant McGill

“When you notice someone does something toxic the first time, don't wait for the second time before you address it or cut them off.

Many survivors are used to the "wait and see" tactic which only leaves them vulnerable to a second attack. As your boundaries get stronger, the wait time gets shorter. You never have justify your intuition.”
― Shahida Arabi

“MISERABLE

Release the toxic and infectious-
Spreaders of misery,
Souls destroying souls-
And poisonous liars.

Awaken from the hallucinations-
And take back your heart.
Reclaim your self-esteem-
And leave the toxic be.”
― Giorge Leedy, Uninhibited From Lust To Love

“Fire False Friends as early as possible. Do it before they dig out the dream seeds you've planted! The earlier, the better; the quicker, the safer!”
― Israelmore Ayivor, Daily Drive 365

“I seem to be torn between 'I wish we'd met earlier' and 'I wish we'd never met'.”
― Ahmed Mostafa

“Forgiveness is a personal process that doesn’t depend on us having direct contact with the people who have hurt us.”
― Sharon Salzberg, Real Love: The Art of Mindful Connection

“Don’t confuse “familiar” with “acceptable”. Toxic relationships can fool you like that.”
― Steve Maraboli

“Narcissists are very retaliative if they believe another has achieved what they desire,
exposed their insecurities, or refused to be under their control.”
― Lorraine Nilon, Breaking Free From the Chains of Silence: A respectful exploration into the ramifications of Paedophilic abuse

“You think you can change a guy, that he’ll be different with you, that you’ll finally be the one to tame him… and before you know it, you’re alone in your underwear at nine o’clock on a Saturday night, crying to Adele songs, eating ice cream straight from the gallon, and wondering what the hell is the matter with you that you fell for such a goddamned man-child, after he explicitly warned you not to.”
― Julie Johnson, The Monday Girl

“Be aware, beware what lies, what lies? ... behind the light...

Some people are highly skilled manipulators. And some people's whole lives are built on lies. They can cause a huge amount of damage to others.”
― Efrat Cybulkiewicz

“Just because you’re always
willing to work harder
doesn’t mean you should.”
― Vironika Wilde, Love and Gaslight

“Barbie"
Through my many and long travels
I’ve come across many who read books
On planes, buses, and on trains…
Over the years, three titles caught my attention
of books in the hands of women
who either looked like or tried to look like the Barbie doll…
I don’t remember the exact titles of these books,
But I remember that one of them was something along the lines of
“how keep your husband or preserve your marriage.”
The other was something about “signs that he is cheating on you.”
And the third was something on how to get rid of him and move on!
It was as if these titles summarized the lifecycle of every woman
who lets herself to play the role of a Barbie…
And I often wondered if reading books on
“How to stop playing the Barbie role” in love and life
is not just enough to solve all the problems
the other three books are claiming to address…


[Original poem published in Arabic on May 16, 2024 at ahewar.org]”
― Louis Yako

“She may have a boyfriend that she loves, but she likes to believe that as long as he doesn't know, it won't hurt him. And as far as she's concerned, for her, it doesn't mean anything at all; it's just a thing…”
― Eib Shocky, Lost Seeking Dreams

“People will rarely apologize for how they treat you. They’re much more likely to criticize you for how you react to their treatment.”
― Steve Maraboli

“when everyone says they can’t even imagine him getting angry, look at her eyes”
― Vironika Wilde, Love and Gaslight

“Who are you?" Evangeline whispered.
Apollo brought her hand to his lips and pressed a kiss to her knuckles that made her shiver. "I am the one who will never let anyone harm you again".”
― Stephanie Garber, A Curse for True Love

“Men who prioritize momentry pleasures and personal obsessions over family time and connection forfeit the privilege of having a family. Their selfish addiction to gym, work, TV, and sports reveals a misguided priority, leaving their loved ones emotionally starved and heartsick. Family is a sacred trust, requiring nurture and presence. Let us not neglect our sacred responsibility, lest we suffer the consequences of a family in pain and a home in shambles.”
― Shaila Touchton

“The stranger’s eyes gleamed with impossible knowings, as though he had seen the first creature crawl onto the land, the first leaves unfurl, the first great reptile bite down and ruin its prey...”
― Addison Lane, Blackpines: The Magpie Witch: The North Star in Eclipse

“It was a scent that suggested someone more Minotaur than Theseus, more Grendel than Beowulf, and Nova wanted to go deeper into the monster’s cave. He couldn’t find anything within him that cared whether he came out or not, as long as he found his way to its deepest, darkest depths.”
― Addison Lane, Blackpines: The Magpie Witch: The North Star in Eclipse

“These cultural fabrications sell us an image of love as realistic as a unicorn on the Tube.”
― Angelika Seelaff, Why You Choose Assholes: A Survival Manual for Spotting and Escaping the Wrong Men

“Don’t build castles on first impressions—those foundations might just be cardboard.”
― Angelika Seelaff, Why You Choose Assholes: A Survival Manual for Spotting and Escaping the Wrong Men

“Investing in yourself shouldn’t end with settling for someone who doesn’t appreciate who you are. Let’s face it: the way you dress and act can send out signals like a flashing neon sign to the wrong types.”
― Angelika Seelaff, Why You Choose Assholes: A Survival Manual for Spotting and Escaping the Wrong Men

“Salt does not belong in what I am cooking.”
― Niedria D. Kenny

“I guess I fainted due to the stress of everything. -Ruth Ezrah”
― Oneal Walters, The Empty Couple: A Thriller

“Why should I need to be with a man who hurts me?" -Ruth Ezrah”
― Oneal Walters, The Empty Couple: A Thriller

“Why should I live each day being unloved?" -Ruth Ezrah”
― Oneal Walters, The Empty Couple: A Thriller

“What are you fighting for? If you’re fighting to be lied to, fighting to be hurt, or fighting to be used, it’s time to change the battle plan. Start fighting to let go. It's time to channel your energy into freeing yourself from what drags you down. Letting go is the toughest but most rewarding fight you'll ever take on. So, drop the toxic baggage and make space for something better. Fight for your peace, your happiness, and your worth. Trust me, it’s a battle worth winning!”
― Life is Positive

“The opposite of love is not hate; it is indifference. If you hate them, they still have power over you. Hate takes energy. Indifference is caring so little about them that they become nobody to you. No power over your emotions or your day. Indifference means their actions and words no longer affect you; they simply don’t matter. It's the ultimate freedom, allowing you to focus your energy on the things & people who truly deserve it. So, let go of the hate and embrace indifference.”
― Life is Positive