Just like a business has different directors for different areas of expertise, we also need multiple people who can support us in different ways. Relying on only one person for every need—emotional, financial, spiritual, relational—is not only overwhelming for them but also limiting for you.

Healthy support systems spread across different “departments” of your life: mental health, friendships, career, finances, spirituality, and personal growth. Together, they form the safety net that helps you through toxic relationships, major life changes, and those moments when adulting feels impossible.

I decided to write this post because, at Psych Blossom, we see so many clients in their 20s and early 30s trying to figure out their love lives. They’re often stuck on a person they swear they love… but who consistently causes pain. Just today, I came out of a session where my client, a 24-year-old woman, said, “I know he doesn’t show me, but I know our connection is real.” 

That kind of statement is heartbreakingly common. We’re sharing this article to help you reflect on what love really is, why so many of us get caught in these toxic relationships, and how relationship therapy can help you shift toward self-love and healthier connections.