8 Major Reasons Why Women Stay in Bad Relationships ...

By Heather

Why women stay in bad relationships, it's an age old question. Bad relationships can ruin a person, so why do women stay in bad relationships? There are reasons and that is what we are going to talk about below. If you are in a bad relationship, do these reasons look familiar?

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1. Fear

The major reason why women stay in a bad relationship is all based around fear. Typically, a relationship is good in the beginning and then, once you move in together and start to really depend on one another, it's fearful to leave all that behind. If the relationship that you are in is really bad though, it might be worth it to leave it, even though it is scary.

2. Comfort

Have you ever fallen into a relationship that might not be the best, but it's better than being by yourself? Well, that's the comfort-level. It might not be a horrible relationship, but it's bad and you are unhappy. If you find yourself a relationship that is all about comfort, you might want to ask yourself why women stay in bad relationships and why you are still in yours.

3. Feeling of Failure

If you've been in a lot of relationships, it's easy to see why ending a bad relationship can feel like a failure. This is absolutely one of the main reasons why women stay in a bad relationship. After all, who would want to have 'that' conversation with their friends, why they lost yet another guy. Girls, if you are in a horrible relationship though and you are only in it because you don't want to fail, it's okay. Everyone will understand.

4. Embarrassment

This actually goes hand-in-hand with the failure piece. It's embarrassing if you are in love one month and the next, you are unhappy and your situations have changed. It's embarrassing, but it is definitely one a good reason to stay in a relationship that could be dangerous for you.

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5. Having to Recreate Yourself

When you're in a relationship, you tend to become another person and typically, when you are alone, it can be really difficult to recreate yourself and find yourself. Why women stay in a bad relationship does involve the woman not wanting to recreate herself after she breaks up with the man. It's hard, I know ladies, to refind yourself after you've been with someone so long, but who knows, maybe it'll be the best thing in the world for you.

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6. Love

When they say that love is blind, sometimes it really is. Sometimes, why women stay in a bad relationship can revolve around love. If a woman is in love, typically a lot of the bad flaws and a lot of the horrible things happening inside of their relationship can be overlooked.

7. Family Issues

If you've been in a relationship for a really long time, typically the families opinions are involved and the family in general is involved. One reason why women stay in bad relationships can involve the family. It can be either her side or his, but a family does have a place in a relationship. Or it could even be the other way, what if kids are involved?

8. Dependence

Finally, dependence is the last reason why a lot of women won't leave their relationship. Whether it is dependence on money, emotional dependence or even just a dependence on having someone in their life.

If you have a friend of even yourself have been in a bad relationship and you are constantly wondering why women stay in bad relationships, these reasons should help you understand. Why women stay in bad relationships range from emotions all the way down to fear. It's hard to break up with someone, especially if you love them or are dependent on them. So ladies, have you ever been in a bad relationship? Have you stayed in one?

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hi heather! i think i am in wrong relationship as well. i have a one question... my boyfriend is a very good person, he is trying do everything for me, he is cleaver, kind to my parents, etc. but there is something missing. he was never my type and i think we are missing some attraction. i am scared from being alone and feeling guilty... what´s your opinion on whole my situation? thanks

I am in a bad relationship and i know it. All these are so true. I got used to him so much that i can't live without him. He is a part of my life now, and i can't do anything about it though it is unhealthy for me.

I am in a bad relationship! My husband and I have been together almost 5yrs. He has 4 other children besides our 1 and all are by different women. I found out things after we got married that I probably would have made a different decision if know earlier. Our son will be 4 and my husband is abusive and a drug addict. (cocaine). I know I would be happier if I could just let go. If he doesn't care why do I???? I don't understand why it's so hard for me to just walk away. I pay all the bills, the house and car are in my name. He contributes nothing but heart ache!!

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