CINCINNATI (WKRC) — As a trial highlights the impact of physical and emotional abuse, experts emphasize the importance of recognizing early warning signs of toxic relationships.

Licensed marriage and family therapist Steven Losardo shared insights with Local 12, urging individuals to observe behaviors that may indicate potential toxicity.

"Let's say we're at dinner. How are they treating the staff? Do their words match their actions? Are they in victim talk? When they talk about past relationships and their getting some relationship history, is nothing their problem, and is it always the other person's problem?" said Losardo.

He noted that patterns such as excessive drama, lack of accountability, and substance abuse could signal a toxic relationship.

"If you set a boundary and stick fi

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