It could be something you grew up seeking, or something you thought was just how things worked because everyone around you tolerated
What’s something you used to think was “normal” in relationships, but later realized was actually really toxic?
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I thought the relentless teasing and name calling daily was normal. Basically it was bullying. Being taught that when boys are mean to you, they like you did me a real disservice. I also thought just having the attention was good because the men in my family virtually ignored their spouses so I thought it was a good relationship in comparison.
Where I grew up, people often spoke about marriage as if it were a trap for men. It was also common for men to make flirty or suggestive comments about other women, sometimes even in front of their wives, as if it were normal or acceptable.
In hindsight, nope.
We don’t need therapy that’s for weak and crazy people.
If we need therapy less just end it.
I don’t believe in couples therapy.
And so on