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Know how you deal AHEAD of time.
By Michelle Ledesma — Written on Oct 06, 2016
I believe bad relationships are meant to happen. We are meant to feel what a bad relationship feels like so we can learn what is (and isn't) right for us in the long run. But just because you're currently in one doesn't mean you have to be stuck in it forever.
I know there are days when we look in the mirror and just wonder why we're stuck in a bad situation. Where did we go wrong to be so unhappy? Don't worry. Everyone has been there.
But there's a simpler way of dealing with a bad relationship than you might think — just DON'T. Just call it quits ... right? Maybe not.
Unhappiness is a boat ride you don't want to get on, but I know that when you love the person, it's hard to call it quits.
We all cope differently with different things. Ever wonder how you're going to react when you go through a hard time? Do you call it quits? Do you stay completely invested in it? Are you going to be sad forever because of it?
You can tell a lot of how you deal by looking at your zodiac sign. The stars say a lot about the way you handle sticky situations, so read below to find out how you cope with a sucky relationship.
1. Aries (March 21 - April 19)
You're not scared about the result of coping with a bad relationship because you won't be coping with it for too long. You are independent and fiery, which gives you an advantage to coping with a bad relationship faster, but that doesn't mean you'll be completely emotionless doing so.
READ: 13 Brutal Truths About Loving An Aries (As Written By An Aries)
2. Taurus (April 20 - May 20)
Since you're one of the loyalist out of the signs, you take this coping harder than most. Once you're in the depths of this relationship, you want to give it your all until the very end. You will cope with this head on, heart first.
READ: 5 Brutal Truths About Loving A Taurus (As Written By A Taurus)
3. Gemini (May 21 - June 20)
As fun as you are, Gemini, when dealing with a bad relationship you're all over the place. You don't know where to be or how to act which makes your coping hard to understand and get over.
READ: 13 Brutal Truths About Loving A Gemini (As Written By One)
4. Cancer (June 21 - July 22)
Well, let's just say it won't be the easiest thing you've had to do, Cancer. Because of your deep invested emotions in a relationship, it's hard for you to back down and cope properly without hurting yourself in the process.
READ: 5 Brutal Truths About Loving A Cancer (As Written By A Cancer)
5. Leo (July 23 - August 22)
As strong as you may seem, Leo, your heart says otherwise. You deal with being in a bad relationship with both ease and sadness. It's a different thing for you to deal with, but you're willing to deal with it in a way that will show your true strength.
READ: 6 Brutal Truths About Loving A Leo (As Written By A Leo)
6. Virgo (August 23 - September 22)
Once invested in a bad relationship, Virgo, you know how to deal with it fairly well. Though it still might be tough if the love was strong. You love hard so don't be surprised if you actually have emotions pouring out of you when coping.
READ: 7 Brutal Truths About Loving A Virgo (As Written By A Virgo)
7. Libra (September 23 - October 22)
You will always be in love with the person, just not the relationship as a whole. You take bad relationships to the heart, but you never give up trying to cope with it which in turn can take you down the wrong path.
READ: 11 Brutal Truths About Loving A Libra (As Written By A Libra)
8. Scorpio (October 23 - November 21)
You are intrigued by many dark things, but this relationship isn't one of them. You deal with a bad relationship head on and don't stop until you win whatever it is you think you're winning. I would say you'll be OK.
READ: 14 Brutal Truths About Loving A Scorpio (As Written By A Scorpio)
9. Sagittarius (November 22 - December 21)
As a Sagittarius, once you're invested in a relationship like this it's hard for you to cope with it because you don't know exactly how to. It's new for you and you don't know how to react or cope.
READ: 7 Brutal Truths About Loving A Sagittarius (As Written By One)
10. Capricorn (December 22 - January 19)
Commitment is your thing, so when you find yourself stuck in a situation like this you try to fix whatever it is that needs to be fixed (if it can be) until the end.
READ: 7 Brutal Truths About Loving A Capricorn (As Written By One)
11. Aquarius (January 20 - February 18)
Yes, you are always true to yourself, but when this happens you are sort of all over the place. You might find yourself asking questions like, "Why is this happening?" or "UM, what do I do now?"
READ: 7 Brutal Truths About Loving An Aquarius (As Written By One)
12. Pisces (February 19 - March 20)
Negativity is NOT your thing so you know exactly what to do when coping with a bad relationship. You're emotional, yes, but you also know what's best for you.
READ: 7 Brutal Truths About Loving A Pisces (As Written By A Pisces)