Toxic relationships conjure images of significant others that aren't right for one another, or perhaps of a friend who chooses to put you down instead of supporting you. However, these toxic relationships can truly be with anyone, and they're more common for teens than many realize.On this episode of Realiteen Talks, host Gary McGuey, High School Practice Leader for FranklinCovey Education, hosts a discussion with a panel of teenage guests on toxic relationships — and how to repair or leave them.Toxic relationships could describe interactions with friends, family or even strangers on social media. Today's panelists also said that they think the majority of teens have been in at least one toxic relationship, which can have extremely damaging effects.They contrasted a toxic relationship with a healthy one, noting that, “in healthy relationships, [we] feel good, full and accomplished.”The panelists agreed that many people don’t even know they are in a toxic relationship, adding that "you may ignore red flags, at first, because you like them so much.”Once someone knows a relationship is toxic, it can be hard to leave it. A good process, though, is to “self-assess, look at the pros and cons, and communicate.” Talking to others you trust can also provide needed perspective.Ultimately, the decision to walk away is on the person in the relationship. "You can only change yourself. If I’m in a relationship I don’t like, I can get stronger and overcome it.” For those struggling, self-love is vital to leaving these relationships, and today's guests offered a number of ways you can engage in that beneficial practice.

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