Red Flag 8: Loyalty Binds
She may create loyalty binds, forcing you to choose between her and other important people in your life, such as family, friends, or co-workers. She will devise conflicts that require you to defend her, and if you don’t, she will see you as weak or unworthy of her. Over time, this behavior may lead to isolation from your loved ones.
Red Flag 9: Losing Yourself
You may find yourself losing your identity in the relationship. Although you recognize the toxicity, you might feel too emotionally invested to leave. This leaves you feeling drained, anxious, depressed, and possibly resentful. The relationship may be causing you to lose your sense of self, while the hope for change keeps you holding on.
Red Flag 10: Insatiability
No matter how much you do, she is never satisfied. The same arguments and complaints will repeat, making it impossible to meet her emotional needs. You may find yourself constantly trying to appease her, only for her to demand more from you and from life.
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