5/29/25

When You Know Something's Wrong, But Can’t Explain It

“I didn’t know what was wrong, I just knew something wasn’t right.”
Many people in high-conflict relationships often say this.
No bruises. No name for it. Just the sinking feeling that you're being gaslit, manipulated, and emotionally drained.

You try to talk it out, find common ground...
And somehow, you're the one who ends up apologizing. Again.
You leave the conversation exhausted and confused, like you just ran emotional laps and got nowhere.

If you’ve ever felt like you're going in circles trying to make a toxic relationship work, you're not crazy, and you're not alone.

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