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When Healthy Boundaries are Broken w/ Sola Oluborode
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Quick takeaways
- Toxic relationships can emerge even after establishing healthy boundaries.
- Recognizing manipulation tactics such as gaslighting and blame-shifting is crucial in identifying toxic dynamics.
Deep dives
Transitioning from Friendship to Romantic Relationship
Shala shares her experience of transitioning from a two-year friendship to a romantic relationship with someone she considered a friend. Despite initial concerns, she felt safe and accepted by him. However, as they began dating, she noticed instances of him setting boundaries, making her question her clinginess and neediness. There was a lack of empathy and understanding from him, and he often resorted to gaslighting and blame-shifting during conflicts. As the relationship progressed, there were incidents of objectifying women on social media, which led to arguments about boundaries and respect. Shala realized that the consistent manipulation and lack of accountability were taking a toll on her emotionally and physically, leading to exhaustion and various health issues. She ultimately recognized that the relationship was toxic and decided to end it.
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