Have you been staying long in the dating game or are you still confused about finding true love or friendship? The fear of being alone has plunged many into unwholesome relationships that have bred envy and rivalry.
Still, some are willing to endure friendships and relationships that offer little or no value on the basis of overlooking imperfections. However, there are relationships that can cause more harm than good. The best way to enjoy life is to avoid these five types of relationships.
Parasitic
There are people who often rely on you for knowledge, money, food, accomodation or contacts and when you need something from them, they are unwilling to share what they have. People like these are parasitic; they latch onto you only because of what they can get from you. They have a huge sense of entitlement.
Toxic
A toxic relationship manifests through a controlling behaviour. It may not involve physical abuse. When you feel like you are walking on eggshells around someone, that’s a warning sign. Love should never cost you your peace, joy or happiness. A toxic person drains you of your energy, money, time and if care is not taken, future. You need to constantly evaluate your relationships with your supposed loved ones to see if they are worth preserving.
Hot and Cold
Today, you feel loved. Tomorrow, you feel abandoned. Hot and cold behaviour is a manifestation of mixed signals. This type of relationship is characterised by inconsistent displays of affection. When your love interest runs hot and cold, seeming eager to hang out with you one minute and pushing you away the next, he or she might be afraid of the feelings he/she has for you. If you can’t talk it through, let it go.
Undefined
You are being strung along. That’s the truth. Nowadays, people call this ‘situationship.’ Many people find themselves in an undefined relationship because they think that that is their only chance to be with the person they like. They secretly hope that one day he or she will change their mind and put a label on the relationship. Sometimes it happens, but often it doesn’t. When you’re getting into an undefined relationship, you need to know exactly what you’re signing up for, otherwise you’re doomed for heartbreak.
Complicated
This relationship is not exclusive and there’s no commitment. Uncertainty about the future in a relationship can indicate complications when trust or alignment in goals is unclear. Most relationships are inherently complicated. But, when there is a recurring pattern of hurtful behaviour, it could turn into a relationship that is borderline complicated. A typical example of this is having baby mama drama in the mix.