Reach out to trusted friends and family for support. Talk to them about what you’re going through. Share your struggles and concerns so that they don’t build up inside of you. They may offer advice, which you can choose to take or ignore. Choose people who won’t judge you, your actions, or the other person. Don’t try to turn people against the other person, as this won’t improve your situation. Instead, just try to get relief for your feelings. When you feel ready, ask those you trust to point out their observations on the situation so you can gain an outside perspective on the relationship and how you can change your own behavior for the better. For example, they may point out that you trust their harmful statements about you more than your own thoughts about yourself.
