Relationship therapists share how to identify and leave a toxic or borderline-toxic relationship while protecting your safety and well-being.

Marriage and Family Counseling of Burbank, CA and Santa Clarita, CA.

She graduated Cum Laude with a Masters in Clinical Psychology from Pepperdine University in Malibu, CA.

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Katarena Arger, MFT, is a marriage and family therapist who joined Alter Health Group in January 2021.

In certain cases, that toxicity in action is much clearer than in others.

5 common signs of a toxic or otherwise unhealthy relationship

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Two people’s legs touch under a table as they work on their laptops.

relationship therapist, licensed clinical social worker, and former global ambassador of Tinder

Grudge-holders dont make good partners, and good partners tend not to be grudge-holders, says Dr. Sterling.

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No one persons needs should always be prioritized over the other persons, says Battistin.

Books on grief are seen floating against a backdrop of clouds.

If you find your world shrinking and your other relationships dwindling, that spells trouble, she says.

Explain to your partner how you are feeling about your relationship and what you need, she says.

Theres also no need to go into any more detail than youd like to share.

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Remember that no is a complete sentence, says Arger.

And in any case, your well-being isnt up for debate.

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Michelle Monaghan, Carrie Coon, and Leslie Bibb in The White Lotus, symbolizing toxic friendships.

relationship therapist, licensed clinical social worker, and former global ambassador of Tinder

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