6 signs you’re in a healthy relationship vs a toxic or narcissistic one. (Heed the warning signs) 🧿✨

6 Signs You’re in a Healthy Relationship vs. a Toxic/Narcissistic One 1. Communication: Open vs. Manipulative ✅ Healthy: • You both feel safe expressing your thoughts and feelings without fear of judgment or retaliation. • Conversations are open, respectful, and solution-focused. • Disagreements lead to understanding, not punishment. ❌ Toxic/Narcissistic: • Communication feels like walking on eggshells—you fear triggering anger or silent treatment. • They gaslight, twist your words, or deflect blame to avoid accountability. • You feel emotionally drained after trying to explain yourself. ⸻ 2. Emotional Safety: Secure vs. Fear-Based ✅ Healthy: • You feel emotionally secure, valued, and free to be yourself. • Your partner listens with empathy and validates your emotions. • Trust is built on consistency and honesty. ❌ Toxic/Narcissistic: • You feel anxious, insecure, or on edge, never knowing when they’ll withdraw or lash out. • They invalidate your feelings, call you “too sensitive” or “crazy.” • You’re afraid to bring up issues because they might explode or give you the silent treatment. ⸻ 3. Love & Affection: Consistent vs. Conditional ✅ Healthy: • Love is consistent, nurturing, and not based on performance. • You feel cherished for who you are, not just what you can offer. • Affection is given freely, without emotional games. ❌ Toxic/Narcissistic: • Love is conditional—they’re affectionate only when they want something. • You’re either idealized or devalued—no in-between. • Affection is used as a reward or punishment to control you. ⸻ 4. Independence: Freedom vs. Control ✅ Healthy: • You have your own identity, hobbies, and friends, and they support that. • There’s mutual trust—you don’t have to explain your every move. • They encourage your growth and success, not compete with it. ❌ Toxic/Narcissistic: • They control, isolate, or guilt-trip you for spending time away from them. • They may spy, demand access to your phone, or accuse you of cheating without reason. • Your success threatens them—they may sabotage or belittle your achievements. ⸻ 5. Conflict Resolution: Growth vs. Punishment ✅ Healthy: • Disagreements are handled maturely, with both people taking responsibility. • You find solutions together, not in a way that favors only one person. • Apologies are genuine, and behavior actually changes. ❌ Toxic/Narcissistic: • Arguments turn into blame-shifting, yelling, or silent treatment. • They never truly apologize—instead, they make excuses or play the victim. • The same hurtful patterns keep repeating without change. ⸻ 6. Energy Exchange: Fulfilling vs. Draining ✅ Healthy: • The relationship adds to your life—you feel happy, at peace, and emotionally full. • There’s a balanced give-and-take—both partners invest in the relationship. • You feel uplifted, not depleted. ❌ Toxic/Narcissistic: • You feel mentally and emotionally exhausted from the constant chaos. • The relationship takes more than it gives, leaving you feeling drained. • You often feel like you’re “not enough” or “too much”, no matter what you do. ⸻ Final Thoughts If you recognize the healthy signs in your relationship, you’re on the right path. If you see multiple toxic/narcissistic traits, it may be time to reflect on whether this relationship is serving your highest good. Does this resonate with your experiences? For more resources and support visit my website www.jeremiarenee.com #subscribe #selflove #respect #like #religiousabuse #radicalselfworth #manifestation #narcissisticabuse #narcissisticabusesurvivor #narcissists #abuseprevention #relationshipgoals #relationship #lifelessons #lifecoach