Red flags of a Toxic Partner | How to Deal with Abuse, Trauma, Gaslighting & Heartbreak

Are you struggling in a toxic relationship whether it’s with a partner or even your own parents? In this deeply honest podcast episode, Psychologist Dr. Ammara Khalid unpacks the emotional burden of toxic love, gaslighting, and abuse, and also sheds light on lesser-talked-about issues like toxic parenting and the emotional struggles of being the eldest child.

We discussed:
✔️ Red flags of a toxic partner
✔️ Gaslighting and emotional manipulation in relationships
✔️ How to heal from abuse, heartbreak, and emotional neglect
✔️ Toxic parents and their long-term impact on your mental health
✔️ Eldest child syndrome and the pressure of being “the strong one”
✔️ How to build and apply emotional intelligence in everyday relationships
✔️ How to set boundaries and protect your peace
✔️ Steps to leave a toxic relationship and start healing

This episode will help you understand why you tolerate certain behaviors, how to recognize toxic patterns, and how to take your emotional power back. Whether it's a partner, parent, or friend you'll walk away with clarity, strength, and direction.

Signs of a toxic partner | How to deal with gaslighting in a relationship | Healing from emotional abuse and heartbreak | Toxic parents and mental health | Struggles of being the eldest child | How to build emotional intelligence | How to handle toxic relationships | Emotional abuse recovery tips | Eldest daughter burden in desi families | Psychology tips for relationship problems