All relationships have problems, but not all relationships are unhealthy or toxic. In many cases, people are too quick to label a relationship as toxic. That if any real problems surface then they must be in a toxic relationship or that their partner is a toxic person. Also, many people will paint a relationship or a person as toxic as an excuse not to work on the relationship itself. Take this short test to see if your relationship has toxic or unhealthy traits. Regardless of your results, you may be able to improve your relationship with healthy communication and steps in the right direction.
Julie Zingaropoli, B.A. Psychology
Angela Sartain, PhD Psychology