An absolutely essential post. I think most of us have had this in some form or another. Either from youth or interaction with family and also our partners at times. I definitely had this issue when I was married. A definite toxic relationship. Sometimes you do not see it for what it is at the time, until you are in it for a bit. <3
That is the truth. And that's why people tend to stay as long as they do. It's hard to see the forest for the trees.
Thanks for your great input!