12 questions to help determine if a relationship is abusive.

Codependency is a key feature in many toxic and dysfunctional relationships. These relationships are mostly thought of as pertaining to romantic relationships, but they can also be found in other types of relationships- friendships, business partnerships, amongst siblings, etc.

In spite of impacting many, childhood sexual abuse remains a highly sensitive subject that often goes undiscussed and untreated. It is an issue that can have a long-term effect on a person’s perception of themselves, the world, and their life choices, as well as shift how they interact with others- in particular their interaction with sex.

How one responds in relationships has a lot to do with the child-parent dynamic. If you continue to repeat the same toxic, dysfunctional patterns in your relationships, and struggle with feeling safe and stable with partners, you may want to explore your childhood relationships with your parents.