Perhaps you notice that there is an established or emerging pattern in your relationship(s). You might have noticed it in someone else’s relationship. Here are some toxic relationship patterns to help you pinpoint or name what you struggle to put words. While these are not definable mental health disorders, they can help us identify unhelpful or toxic patterns that need to be corrected or stopped. Also, someone may have more than one toxic trait.

Parenting is hard enough but throw in other circumstances like single parenting due to death, illness, separation, divorce, or work. What about parenting with an ex-partner? This can get messy and downright ugly. It can also be an opportunity to display respect, problem-solving, teamwork, and excellent communication skills to your child(ren).