Psychology

Elements of the Dysfunctional relationship
Jealousy  often possessive of the other partners time and attention
Control  partner controls the other because of a lack of control from within
Unrealistic expectations  partner would expect the other to know what heshe wants, feels, believes and expects to share it, too
Isolation  partner expects the other to be completely dependent on himher
Impact to the individuals
Depression
Anxiety
Unrealistic expectations
Feelings of danger
Eating disorder
Sleep disorder

Despite the negative effects, why do people refrain from ending dysfunctional relationships

Ending the Dysfunctional Relationship
Why not to
Partners wait for something to happen because of the belief that things happen ( )
Partners are both passive and wait for something else to happen
Partners still hold on to the relationship because they are dependent on each other for something
The dependency can be based on emotions, social sphere, finances, and others.
When there are children, there is a greater reason for them to continue holding on to their dysfunctional relationship.
Partners pity the other and felt compelled to serve as a companion to the other.
A partner may view the other as weaker and still of need for hisher care.

It is TIME
Indeed, there are signs that would tell an individual it is about time to let go of the relationship
Abuse and violence takes over the care and love that once lived among the partner.
The other has found an alternative and completely embraced the other relationship heshe formed with another partner.

The partners experience more harm than good because of the relationship. The partner would come to a point when both would see that their relationship has become inconvenient for the things they need to do in their daily lives.

Both partners have accepted that the relationship has ended and willfully agreed to end the relationship.