Toxic relationships can be genuinely addictive – that’s why they’re so difficult to get over

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Toxic relationships can be genuinely addictive – that’s why they’re so difficult to get over

By Ellen Scott

10 months ago

14 min read

Why are your worst exes so difficult to get over? Why do you keep finding yourself in unhealthy relationships? Understanding this could help to explain it: unstable relationships can be addictive. We spoke to experts about the how, the why, and what we can do to move forward.


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