I never thought it would actually happen to me, but a few years ago I found myself in a toxic relationship. And it took me much too long to realize that. So long, in fact, that I spent an entire year with the wrong person.
Despite our best efforts, we can often find ourselves sharing our lives with someone who isn't deserving of our time or our hearts. But people aren't always upfront, and who you thought was Mr. Right could very well turn out to be the kind of person you always told yourself you'd go out of your way to avoid.
