There are 5 key differences between true love and toxic love in this humble author’s mind. Let’s dig right in.

In true love, the development of self is most important.
Both parties should want the best for one another.
In toxic love, the primary focus is on the relationship itself,
sometimes obsessing over how the two people involved
interface.

In true love, the development of self is most important.
Both parties should want the best for one another.
In toxic love, the primary focus is on the relationship itself,
sometimes obsessing over how the two people involved
interface.

In true love, there is comfort in separate interests. We can
have our own friends and meaningful relationships outside
of our romantic relationships. We can pursue interests and
ideas without fear of reprimand.
In toxic love, there is total involvement in one another’s
lives. One can’t go anywhere without the other. This is
codependency.

In true love, there’s no struggle in embracing the
individuality of your partner.
In toxic love, there is an obsession with trying to change
your partner into someone you’d rather be with instead of
loving them for who they are.

In true love, intimacy is a free choice that grows from love
and trust, caring and friendship.
In toxic love, sex is something you feel pressured over
due to fear, insecurity, and feeling as though you have to
conform to the sexual desires of your partner.

In true love, every conversation is constructive, trying to
understand and help, or convey affection to your partner.
In toxic love, conversations are intended to blame, defend,
or manipulate your partner.

What other differences do you think there are?


http://higherperspectives.com/true-love-toxic-love/

FTC

noted

off the to of my head, true love generally gives while toxic love seeks what it can get

brb, lemme dig out more

Hmmmm... Nice try