Top 5 Reasons Women Stay With Mr. Wrong (Part II)

Our countdown of the top 5 reasons women stay with Mr. Wrong continues, with the final two reasons experts say many women find themselves trapped in unhealthy relationships:

4) She lets physical intimacy cloud her better judgement. Men have the bad reputation for putting sex above everything else, but women are far from innocent when it comes to this crime. Great sex is...well...great, and an important part of most romantic relationships, but it's not an excuse for remaining in a relationship that falls short in every other department. Sex releases oxytocin into your system, a hormone that's designed to create a powerful emotional bond between you and your partner, which means that fantastic sex can trick your brain into thinking you've found a fantastic partner even if he's a jerk. Other women feel shame or embarrassment if they think they became sexual with a new partner too quickly, and will turn the encounter into a relationship to make themselves feel less guilty even though the man is far from ideal relationship material.

5) She believes that his bad habits will change. This fairytale has been around for longer than Snow White, Cinderella, and Sleeping Beauty put together. It's been said a million times, but it never hurts to hear it again: 9 times out of 10, thinking that you can change someone will end in disappointment and heartbreak. You might be able to teach him to take the trash out when it gets full and put the toilet seat down when he's done, but that's probably where the power of your good influence ends. Major flaws and bad habits are here to stay, so your time, resources, and emotions are better used elsewhere.

If you're questioning whether or not leaving a relationship is the right course of action, it's time for some serious soul-searching. Ask yourself questions like:

• Do I feel like my partner is giving me as much love and attention as I am giving them? Does the responsibility fall entirely on me?
• Am I staying in this relationship out of genuine love, or simply because it's easy? Because it's a habit?
• If I could leave this relationship - with no negative consequences whatsoever - would I do it? Would I do it if I discovered that someone else I'm attracted to was interested in me?

Still don't know the answer to "Should I Stay Or Should I Go?" We'll look at a few more ways to help you determine the future of your relationship next time.