How to Recognize and Get out of Toxic Relationships

All couples argue.
Friends have disagreements.
Bosses can make you feel bad.
But how do you know th difference between “normal” stuff that goes on in a relationship, and relationships that make you feel so bad inside they actually are poisonous for you?

Our guest today is psychotherapist Virginia Howard who’s specialty, among other things, is helping people become aware of what a toxic relationship is, and guiding them on how to get out of it.

She tells us what these relationships look like, why we’re in them, what to do about it, and how to attract healthy relationships instead.

This Episode's Feaured Guest

Virginia Howard

Virginia Howard, located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, is a gastolt psychotherapist who focuses on what is happening in your life now. Her philosophy is that suffering is optional, and she is focused on helping to relieve suffering. She has over 40 years of experience and believes in short term therapy through developing and giving coping skills.

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