Published 03/09/2022 • Updated 04/10/2023 by Joanne Jones

Why Some People Are Drawn to Drama

Why Some People Seem to Love Destructive Relationships

Many people seem to enjoy getting into drama-filled relationships. For some people, when one destructive relationship ends, another is waiting just around the corner. Have you ever wondered why that might be the case? After all, why would someone not want to live an easy life? More importantly, can such individuals break out of this negative cycle and enter a positive, loving relationship?

Some people who often find themselves in drama-filled relationships are drawn to the chaos—they might unconsciously seek out partners who are likely to cause drama/conflict.

4 Reasons People Get Into Drama-Filled Relationships

1. Bad Experiences

People who grew up in homes which had a lot of drama/conflict might be more accustomed to it—as a result, they might not know how to function in a healthy relationship that does not involve constant fighting.

2. The Adrenalin Rush

Another possibility is that people who are always surrounded by drama get a rush from the emotional roller coaster that comes with it. For some, the highs and lows of a tumultuous relationship can be exciting. People are attracted to the intensity of a toxic relationship because a rush comes with being in a situation where you are not quite sure what is going to happen next.

3. Believing You Can Change Someone

People often stay in toxic relationships because they believe they can change the other person. They think that if they try hard enough, they can make the other person see the error of their ways and change for the better.

4. Believing You Deserve It

Some people in drama-filled relationships are there because they think they are not deserving/worthy of being loved.

4 Ways to Stop Getting Into Drama-Filled Relationships

It is possible to break out of the cycle of drama-filled relationships. If you constantly get into drama-filled relationships, it might be time to take a step back and assess why this is. Are you unconsciously seeking out partners who will cause you pain/drama? Do you get a rush from the emotional ups and downs of a tumultuous relationship? If so, it might be time to make some changes.

1. Communicate Effectively

It is important to learn how to communicate effectively in a relationship. If you constantly argue with your partner, it might be time to reevaluate how you are communicating. Are you truly listening to what your partner is saying, or are you just waiting for your turn to speak?

2. Be Honest

To enter a healthy, drama-free relationship, being honest with yourself and your partner is important. If you are not ready to make a change, that is okay, just be honest about it—honesty is always the best policy in any relationship.

3. Make a Commitment to Yourself

Make a commitment to seek out partners who are healthy for you—this might mean dating outside your usual type. Committing to change can be difficult, but it is possible.

4. Manage Your Self-Esteem

If your self-esteem is low, it will encourage you to set the bar low in your romantic relationships too. People with low self-esteem will often turn a blind eye to their partner's behaviour to maintain the status quo. If they ever find themselves single again, these individuals will attach themselves to a new partner who is just as toxic. If this cycle goes on for too like, they will begin to feel powerless which will only lead to a continuation of this behaviour.

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