Love is a great feeling that makes you feel special. When you are in a healthy relationship, you will have an assortment of experiences giving rise to powerful emotions. They include trust, warmth, love, concern, bliss, security, cheerfulness and intimacy.

What Do I Need to Know?
There are signs that can tip you off to wether your relationship is headed in the right or wrong direction. This short list below help you identify some warning signs:

Signs of A Unhealthy Relationship:

Lack of trust

Low self-esteem

Extreme jealousy or possessiveness

Dominance and control

Frequent and repeated experiences of negative feelings

Extreme fear of rejection

Obsession

Afraid of intimacy and closeness

Looking to partner to fulfill sense of self-worth

Feeling overwhelmed or suffocated in love

Depending on others, especially partner to feel happy and secure

Being too needy and clingy - don’t allow for personal space

What Can I Do?
Recognize that you are in an unsafe relationship and create a plan to get out. Seek support from your friends or professionals. Remember that you are not alone.