Romantic Relationships: Must be Healthy!

Have you noticed these days, people who are in romantic relationships, whether celebrity or not, are now separating? It seems like they are dating without any plans of marrying each other.

Factors vary, but one thing is for sure they are no longer happy with each other. If that’s the case, then breaking up for them is a way to be free. However, as an individual, have you ever asked yourself or to them directly (if you know them personally) of their mental health after the break-up?

It was studied years ago that mental illness can affect many aspects of life, including romantic relationships. To some, they are hesitant or having a fear of disclosure to their partner due to the continued stigma surrounding mental illness.

Today, they have this term, “Toxic Relationship”, in which couple partners don't support each other, which causes more conflicts and problems. In fact, partners who are in these situations are most likely misunderstood, and attacked because of staying in the so-called toxic relationship. Isn’t it draining and unpleasant?

It’s too complicated indeed. Other people will say that staying is better to help them grow (understanding and patience is the key) while to some, leaving is the best choice.

Either of the two given notions, to stay or not to your partner, is your choice but checking yourself, your mental health, your emotional health, and physical health is your top most priority among others because how can you handle others if you can't handle yourself well.

There are signs of a healthy relationship that all partners must apply:

-        Respecting each other’s personal boundaries and feelings.

-    Sincere and caring in their words, emotional expression, and physical treatment toward each other.

-        Support and encourage each other to pursue interests or goals in life.

-        Possessing a positive mindset is a must.

-        Have the freedom to leave the relationship at any time. 

If you and your partner don't have these signs for a long time then check your relationship if it is still healthy or not anymore and above all, check your mental health because you might not notice, you are now starting to overthink things and it is not healthy at all.

If respect is no longer served, then leave the table. This will help your mental health positively.

/rex