India, April 5 -- 'I can fix them' is a common reassurance people give to themselves, and to others, when they choose to stay in a difficult relationship. This belief in 'fixing' gradually becomes resolute and firm, despite obvious red flags and recurring toxic patterns suggesting it should be ended promptly.ALSO READ: Tired of saying yes to everything? Psychologist suggests 5 tips to set boundaries in a relationship without guilt

However, this mindset can be detrimental to your own wellbeing, as it often evolves from a desire to genuinely help into internalising responsibility, where your ability to 'fix' your partner becomes closely tied to your emotional wellbeing and sense of self.

We asked Dr Sreystha Beppari, psychologist at Apoll...