The most toxic relationship you'll ever escape

The most toxic relationship in your life is the one with yourself. Every other relationship is a reflection of that.

The people we choose to spend our lives with - friends, partners, etc. - are mirror reflections of our core beliefs, the way we regard the world, and the way we see ourselves. When conflict arises, we typically defend our positions through blame instead of recognizing the opportunity to grow through the conflict.

Some of your most troubled relationships shine a blinding light of the internal conflicts you need to heal. You tend to attract the kind of trouble that gives you a chance for a real-time dress rehearsal for your deepest and oldest wounds.

Years ago, I stopped asking why people show up a certain way in my life and started asking why I manifested them as part of my experience.

The result was free therapy and a much better understanding of the hurts that once ruled my life.

What strikes you as your next best move?