What are relationships? They can be defined as the act of relating to another person or subject. Consciously or unconsciously, we form relationships with people and things everyday of our lives.
Looking at today's bible guide, we see the story of Tamar and Amnon. An apt reference for the topic in discussion.
This story depicts the lust that Amnon had for his sister. But how does it count as a toxic relationship? Not considering the immoral nature of the relationship, the fact that Tamar herself was against the relationship shows its abusive characteristics.
Secondly, Amnon did not respect her opinion and thought only about what he could gain from his sister. There was nothing beneficial about it to Tamar and she even ended suffering a considerable loss. If these aren't signs of an unhealthy relationship then I don't know what is.
But do toxic relationships only refer to couples that are together? Definitely not.
It may be between colleagues, parents and children and even among course mates.
Relationships don't become toxic when fists are thrown or bottles are broken. It starts with little things like insults, constantly undermining the other person's authority, belittling them and so on.
Proverbs 22:24-25 says, "24 Make no friendship with an angry man; and with a furious man thou shalt not go. 25 Lest thou learn his ways, and get a snare to thy soul."
We should take care to spot signs of a toxic relationship on time and do away with them entirely before they cause irreversible harm to our lives
God bless and may your day be fruitful in Jesus' name.
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