It’s unhealthy to get trapped in the web of toxic relationships with liars, manipulators, controllers, abusers or those who’ve mastered the silent treatment to control others, but oftentimes we’re in too deep before we notice toxic patterns in a relationship. These key indicators can help you determine if you’re in a toxic relationship.

Triggers can come in the form of people, sounds, smells, specific conversational phrases, accusations, lies and violations to name a few things. Follow these tips for managing your triggers so that you can live a life worth living and engage in healthy relationships with others.