28 Toxic Things That Your Partner Should Stop Doing Right Now (5 of 7)

Expecting you to be an intermediate messenger

If there is a rift going on between your partner and your or their family, they should not ask you to be their intermediate messenger and relay conversations and statements to either of the parties.

If they have to say something necessary, they should break the ice and do it themselves, or leave it be.

Asking you to change your dress

Your partner should not ask you to change your outfit due to whatever reasons, anytime, anywhere. It’s your body and it’s alright if you wish to flaunt your curves or slip into your baggy jeans.

Numerous instances have surfaced where men ask their girlfriends or wives to wear shorter dresses to create an impression on their friends that they have the “trophy girlfriend or wife” in the lot, or even to not wear revealing clothes at all that shows skin because they don’t find it ‘appropriate.’

This certainly shouldn’t be the case in a relationship, and if it is, sit with your partner and talk to them about how they need to learn to respect your choices. Especially when it comes to your mind and body, there should be absolutely no compromise whatsoever.

Throwing an ultimatum to choose between them and your family

If there is a conflict or discord between your partner and your family (which is common) that does not look like it’s going to be resolved anytime soon, they certainly should not throw an ultimatum at you asking you to choose between your family and them.

If there is a difference in your relationship, they can probably live with it or accept it, but letting go of one relationship due to the other should not even be an option.

Refusing to acknowledge sexual consent

If you have refused to perform a sexual act, your partner should respect and understand your decision, and avoid asking you to do it over and over again.

They need to understand that you might be uncomfortable or not ready to do it, and if they’re still persistent then it’s a cause of concern.

Understanding the concept of “consent” in a relationship is a must.