Recognizing red flags early makes it easier to protect your peace, your confidence, and your safety. In this video, Marissa F. Cohen walks through 11 common signs of a toxic relationship and what healthy behavior looks like in contrast, so you can spot unhealthy patterns sooner and respond with clarity.
You will learn how to recognize:
- Deflection and blame-shifting that leaves you doubting yourself
- Broken promises and unreliable behavior
- Disrespected boundaries
- Revenge and spite
- One-sided give and take
- Personal information used against you
- Isolation from friends and family
- Words that do not match actions
- Accusations and lack of trust
- Controlling behavior around your body, money, time, and beliefs
- Jealousy of your goals and constant negativity
These are common patterns of unhealthy relationships, shared for education and awareness. They are not a diagnosis of any person, and no single sign tells the whole story. If several of these feel familiar, you deserve support from people trained to help.
Content note: this video discusses emotional abuse and controlling behavior in general terms. There is no graphic detail.
Free Safety Planning Guide: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Sei4dRPlMkIPXOV__xwDW6ojGR-5iTQ7/view?usp=drive_link
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Timestamps:
- 00:00 Intro
- 02:52 Why recognizing red flags matters
- 03:22 1. Deflection and blame-shifting
- 03:46 2. Loyalty, reliability, and keeping promises
- 04:21 3. Disrespected boundaries
- 05:28 4. Spite and revenge
- 07:00 5. One-sided give and take
- 07:24 6. Personal information used against you
- 08:04 7. Dislike of your family and friends
- 08:33 8. Words that do not match actions
- 09:07 9. Lack of trust and false accusations
- 09:41 10. Controlling behavior
- 10:37 11. Jealousy of your goals
- 11:16 If this sounds familiar
- 11:33 Where to find support and the free safety planning guide
If you or someone you know is in immediate danger, call your local emergency number. For support in the U.S.: National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-7233 (text START to 88788)
This video is educational and is not therapy, diagnosis, legal advice, or emergency guidance.
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