- Step 1: Denial
- Deny the problem, deny the pain.
- Step 2: Blaming
- Blame others for your problems, and your problems for theirs.
- Step 3: Justification
- Justify your behavior, and theirs, ad infinitum.
- Step 4: Guilt
- Feel guilty for being in a toxic relationship, but refuse to leave.
- Step 5: Self-Doubt
- Self-doubt will consume you, but that's okay, because you're not alone.
- Step 6: Anger
- Anger at the other person, or yourself, or both.
- Step 7: Acceptance
- Acceptance is just a fancy word for "giving up."
Take the next step, and learn to manipulate others like a pro!
Or, you know what? Forget it. You're probably better off feeling sad all the time.