
About this episode
Are you dating a toxic person? When we are in love, we tend to see the good in them and hope that our love, care, and support will change them for the better. We ignore all the red flags of dating. Are you looking for relationship advice on how to draw the line between compassion and exploitation? Is someone worth sacrificing your mental health and self-love for? Watch this video to see if you identify with some of the signs. Share this video with someone who might need it.
#toxic #dating
If you relate to this video, here is another video that highlights the 8 Side Effects of A Toxic Relationship:
https://youtu.be/vE7pLUwdG70
Credits
Writer: Chloe Avenasa
Script Editor: Rida Batool
Script Manager: Kelly Soong
VO: Amanda Silvera
Animator: Vanessa Val
YouTube Manager: Cindy Cheong
Reference
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